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柱小倾大 — “A small pillar holding up a large structure”

柱小倾大 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a situation where a person with limited ability attempts to undertake a heavy responsibility, which is bound to lead to danger or failure”. Literally, “A small pillar holding up a large structure”.

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柱小倾大 Pronunciation and Pinyin

柱小倾大 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
柱
zhù9pillar, column, mainstay
小
xiǎo3small, little, young, minor
倾
qīng10lean, pour, devote completely
大
dà3large, big, great

Example Sentence with 柱小倾大

这个任务对他来说太艰巨了,他现在能力尚浅,恐怕是柱小倾大,难以胜任
This task is too demanding for him; his current abilities are still limited, so it's a case of a small pillar supporting a large load, making it difficult for him to manage.

Idioms Related to 柱小倾大

More idioms starting with 柱

  • zhù柱tiān天tà踏dì地immense, grand, or powerful presence
  • zhù柱shí石zhī之jiān坚firm and reliable as a pillar
  • zhù柱shí石zhī之shì士pillar of society
  • zhù柱shí石zhī之jì寄Entrusted with a pivotal, foundational role
  • zhù柱shí石zhī之chén臣pillar of the state

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Questions about 柱小倾大

What does 柱小倾大 mean?

柱小倾大 (zhù xiǎo qīng dà) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to a situation where a person with limited ability attempts to undertake a heavy responsibility, which is bound to lead to danger or failure”.

How do you pronounce 柱小倾大?

柱小倾大 is pronounced zhù xiǎo qīng dà in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 柱小倾大 literally mean?

Literally, 柱小倾大 means “a small pillar holding up a large structure”. It is used to mean “refers to a situation where a person with limited ability attempts to undertake a heavy responsibility, which is bound to lead to danger or failure”.

What is the Chinese definition of 柱小倾大?

喻指能力小者承担重任必出危险。

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