云龙井蛙 — “To describe a vast disparity in status or position”
云龙井蛙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a vast disparity in status or position”. Often used to illustrate the immense difference between individuals of high standing or broad experience and those of low standing or limited perspective. Literally, “Dragon in the clouds, frog in a well”.
云龙井蛙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
云龙井蛙 Character Breakdown
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What does 云龙井蛙 mean?
云龙井蛙 (yún lóng jǐng wā) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a vast disparity in status or position”.
How do you pronounce 云龙井蛙?
云龙井蛙 is pronounced yún lóng jǐng wā in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 云龙井蛙 literally mean?
Literally, 云龙井蛙 means “Dragon in the clouds, frog in a well”. It is used to mean “to describe a vast disparity in status or position”.
What is the Chinese definition of 云龙井蛙?
云端的龙，井底的蛙。比喻地位的高下相差极大。