褚小怀大 — “To attempt to do something beyond one's capability”
褚小怀大 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt to do something beyond one's capability”. Undertaking a task too great for one's strength or ability. Literally, “A small pouch trying to hold something large”.
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What does 褚小怀大 mean?
褚小怀大 (zhǔ xiǎo huái dà) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to attempt to do something beyond one's capability”.
How do you pronounce 褚小怀大?
褚小怀大 is pronounced zhǔ xiǎo huái dà in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 褚小怀大 literally mean?
Literally, 褚小怀大 means “a small pouch trying to hold something large”. It is used to mean “to attempt to do something beyond one's capability”.
What is the Chinese definition of 褚小怀大?
褚：口袋。用小口袋装大东西。比喻能力不能胜任。