雕虫小巧 — “A trivial or insignificant skill”
雕虫小巧 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a trivial or insignificant skill”. Minor craft. Literally, “carving insects, small cleverness”.
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雕虫小巧 Pronunciation and Pinyin
雕虫小巧 Character Breakdown
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对于真正的大师而言，这种修修补补的工作不过是雕虫小巧，不值一提。
For a true master, this kind of mending work is merely trivial skill, not worth mentioning.
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What does 雕虫小巧 mean?
雕虫小巧 (diāo chóng xiǎo qiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a trivial or insignificant skill”.
How do you pronounce 雕虫小巧?
雕虫小巧 is pronounced diāo chóng xiǎo qiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 雕虫小巧 literally mean?
Literally, 雕虫小巧 means “carving insects, small cleverness”. It is used to mean “a trivial or insignificant skill”.
What is the Chinese definition of 雕虫小巧?
犹言雕虫小技。