见笑大方 — “To make a fool of oneself in front of experts”
见笑大方 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a fool of oneself in front of experts”. To invite ridicule from those who are knowledgeable. Literally, “To be laughed at by experts”.
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见笑大方 Pronunciation and Pinyin
见笑大方 Character Breakdown
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我这点雕虫小技，在各位前辈面前恐怕要见笑大方了。
My humble skills might appear foolish in front of you esteemed experts.
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What does 见笑大方 mean?
见笑大方 (jiàn xiào dà fāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a fool of oneself in front of experts”.
How do you pronounce 见笑大方?
见笑大方 is pronounced jiàn xiào dà fāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 见笑大方 literally mean?
Literally, 见笑大方 means “to be laughed at by experts”. It is used to mean “to make a fool of oneself in front of experts”.
What is the Chinese definition of 见笑大方?
指让内行人笑话。