以卵敌石 — “To fight a losing battle”
以卵敌石 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fight a losing battle”. To take on a vastly superior opponent with inadequate strength or resources; to be utterly outmatched. Literally, “To pit an egg against a rock”.
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以卵敌石 Pronunciation and Pinyin
以卵敌石 Character Breakdown
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面对经验丰富的老将，新手如果盲目挑战，无异于以卵敌石。
Facing an experienced veteran, a novice who blindly challenges them is like pitting an egg against a rock.
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What does 以卵敌石 mean?
以卵敌石 (yǐ luǎn dí shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fight a losing battle”.
How do you pronounce 以卵敌石?
以卵敌石 is pronounced yǐ luǎn dí shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 以卵敌石 literally mean?
Literally, 以卵敌石 means “to pit an egg against a rock”. It is used to mean “to fight a losing battle”.
What is the Chinese definition of 以卵敌石?
用蛋去抵挡石头，比喻不自量力。