末大不掉 — “The end is too big to be controlled”
末大不掉 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a situation where a subordinate part or branch becomes too strong and influential, making it difficult for the main authority to control it; the tail wags the dog”. Literally, “The end is too big to be controlled”.
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What does 末大不掉 mean?
末大不掉 (mò dà bù diào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a situation where a subordinate part or branch becomes too strong and influential, making it difficult for the main authority to control it; the tail wags the dog”.
How do you pronounce 末大不掉?
末大不掉 is pronounced mò dà bù diào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 末大不掉 literally mean?
Literally, 末大不掉 means “the end is too big to be controlled”. It is used to mean “refers to a situation where a subordinate part or branch becomes too strong and influential, making it difficult for the main authority to control it; the tail wags the dog”.
What is the Chinese definition of 末大不掉?
犹尾大不掉。比喻部属势力强大，难以驾驭。