麻雀虽小，五脏俱全 — “Small in size, but complete in every detail”
麻雀虽小，五脏俱全 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Small in size, but complete in every detail”. Though small, it has all the necessary components. Literally, “Sparrow though small, all five internal organs complete”.
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What does 麻雀虽小，五脏俱全 mean?
麻雀虽小，五脏俱全 (má què suī xiǎo ， wǔ zàng jù quán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Small in size, but complete in every detail”.
How do you pronounce 麻雀虽小，五脏俱全?
麻雀虽小，五脏俱全 is pronounced má què suī xiǎo ， wǔ zàng jù quán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 麻雀虽小，五脏俱全 literally mean?
Literally, 麻雀虽小，五脏俱全 means “Sparrow though small, all five internal organs complete”. It is used to mean “Small in size, but complete in every detail”.
What is the Chinese definition of 麻雀虽小，五脏俱全?
比喻事物体积或规模虽小，具备的内容却很齐全。