雕虫末伎 — “Insignificant skill”
雕虫末伎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “insignificant skill”. Trifling art; trivial accomplishments. Literally, “carving insects, minor skill”.
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雕虫末伎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他写的那些诗不过是雕虫末伎，难登大雅之堂
The poems he wrote are merely trifling skills, hardly worth presenting to a discerning audience.
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What does 雕虫末伎 mean?
雕虫末伎 (diāo chóng mò jì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “insignificant skill”.
How do you pronounce 雕虫末伎?
雕虫末伎 is pronounced diāo chóng mò jì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 雕虫末伎 literally mean?
Literally, 雕虫末伎 means “carving insects, minor skill”. It is used to mean “insignificant skill”.
What is the Chinese definition of 雕虫末伎?
犹言雕虫小技。同“雕虫末技”。