褚小杯大 — “To be unqualified for a position”
褚小杯大 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be unqualified for a position”. To be unequal to the task; to be incompetent. Literally, “A small pouch for a large object”.
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褚小杯大 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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这个项目要求很高的专业技能，如果让他来负责，恐怕是褚小杯大。
This project requires very high professional skills; if he were put in charge, it would probably be a case of 'a small pouch for a large object'.
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What does 褚小杯大 mean?
褚小杯大 (zhǔ xiǎo bēi dà) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be unqualified for a position”.
How do you pronounce 褚小杯大?
褚小杯大 is pronounced zhǔ xiǎo bēi dà in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 褚小杯大 literally mean?
Literally, 褚小杯大 means “a small pouch for a large object”. It is used to mean “to be unqualified for a position”.
What is the Chinese definition of 褚小杯大?
用小口袋装大东西。比喻能力不能胜任。