位卑言高 — “Humble status, lofty words”
位卑言高 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person of humble status making remarks or offering criticisms about matters typically handled by those in higher positions”. Literally, “humble status, lofty words”.
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What does 位卑言高 mean?
位卑言高 (wèi bēi yán gāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person of humble status making remarks or offering criticisms about matters typically handled by those in higher positions”.
How do you pronounce 位卑言高?
位卑言高 is pronounced wèi bēi yán gāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 位卑言高 literally mean?
Literally, 位卑言高 means “humble status, lofty words”. It is used to mean “a person of humble status making remarks or offering criticisms about matters typically handled by those in higher positions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 位卑言高?
指职位低的人议论职位高的人主持的政务。