雕虫刻篆 — “Refers to minor literary or artistic skills”
雕虫刻篆 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to minor literary or artistic skills”. Often implying trivial or superficial work. Literally, “Carving insects and engraving seals”.
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雕虫刻篆 Pronunciation and Pinyin
雕虫刻篆 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 雕虫刻篆
他虽然在诗歌方面有所涉猎，但也承认自己的作品不过是雕虫刻篆，难登大雅之堂。
Although he dabbles in poetry, he admits his works are merely minor literary efforts, hardly worthy of serious attention.
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Open the tool →Questions about 雕虫刻篆
What does 雕虫刻篆 mean?
雕虫刻篆 (diāo chóng kè zhuàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to minor literary or artistic skills”.
How do you pronounce 雕虫刻篆?
雕虫刻篆 is pronounced diāo chóng kè zhuàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 雕虫刻篆 literally mean?
Literally, 雕虫刻篆 means “Carving insects and engraving seals”. It is used to mean “refers to minor literary or artistic skills”.
What is the Chinese definition of 雕虫刻篆?
比喻词章小技。同“雕虫篆刻”。