雕虫末技 — “Insignificant or trivial skills”
雕虫末技 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Insignificant or trivial skills”. Petty accomplishments. Literally, “Carving insects, minor skill”.
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雕虫末技 Pronunciation and Pinyin
雕虫末技 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 雕虫末技
他认为写诗只是雕虫末技，不值得花费太多时间。
He considered writing poetry to be merely an insignificant skill, not worth dedicating too much time to.
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What does 雕虫末技 mean?
雕虫末技 (diāo chóng mò jì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Insignificant or trivial skills”.
How do you pronounce 雕虫末技?
雕虫末技 is pronounced diāo chóng mò jì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 雕虫末技 literally mean?
Literally, 雕虫末技 means “Carving insects, minor skill”. It is used to mean “Insignificant or trivial skills”.
What is the Chinese definition of 雕虫末技?
犹言雕虫小技。亦作“雕虫末伎”。