雕虫薄技 — “A trivial or insignificant skill”
雕虫薄技 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a trivial or insignificant skill”. A petty trick; a minor accomplishment. Literally, “carving insects and meager skills”.
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雕虫薄技 Pronunciation and Pinyin
雕虫薄技 Character Breakdown
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这种简单的修补工作，对他来说不过是雕虫薄技，不值一提
For him, this simple repair work is nothing but a trivial skill, hardly worth mentioning.
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What does 雕虫薄技 mean?
雕虫薄技 (diāo chóng báo jì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a trivial or insignificant skill”.
How do you pronounce 雕虫薄技?
雕虫薄技 is pronounced diāo chóng báo jì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 雕虫薄技 literally mean?
Literally, 雕虫薄技 means “carving insects and meager skills”. It is used to mean “a trivial or insignificant skill”.
What is the Chinese definition of 雕虫薄技?
犹言雕虫小技。