珠投璧抵 — Chinese Idiom
珠投璧抵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cast pearls before swine, implying that valuable talents or efforts are not appreciated or are wasted on those who cannot recognize their worth; to be an unrecognized talent”.
珠投璧抵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
珠投璧抵 Character Breakdown
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- zhū珠guāng光bǎo宝qì气radiant with luxurious jewelry
- zhū珠wéi围cuì翠yōng拥luxurious and splendid adornment
- zhū珠wéi围cuì翠rào绕adorned with pearls and jade
- zhū珠yuán圆yù玉jié洁polished, refined, clear, and beautiful
- zhū珠yuán圆yù玉rùn润smooth and mellow
- zhū珠gōng宫bèi贝què阙magnificent luxurious buildings
- zhū珠lǚ履sān三qiān千many distinguished guests or followers
- zhū珠pán槃yù玉dūn敦establish a solemn alliance or covenant
- zhū珠gē歌cuì翠wǔ舞splendid singing and dancing performance
- zhū珠cán残yù玉suì碎precious objects damaged or destroyed
- zhū珠cán残bì璧suì碎precious things ruined
- zhū珠chén沉cāng沧hǎi海talented person or valuable object overlooked
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What does 珠投璧抵 mean?
珠投璧抵 (zhū tóu bì dǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cast pearls before swine, implying that valuable talents or efforts are not appreciated or are wasted on those who cannot recognize their worth; to be an unrecognized talent”.
How do you pronounce 珠投璧抵?
珠投璧抵 is pronounced zhū tóu bì dǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 珠投璧抵?
谓以珠玉投掷鸟鹊。比喻人才不被重视。