婢作夫人 — “To imitate others clumsily or crudely”
婢作夫人 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to imitate others clumsily or crudely”. Especially in creative or academic work, without possessing the original's talent or scale, thereby making oneself look inferior. Literally, “A maid acting as mistress”.
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What does 婢作夫人 mean?
婢作夫人 (bì zuò fū rén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to imitate others clumsily or crudely”.
How do you pronounce 婢作夫人?
婢作夫人 is pronounced bì zuò fū rén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 婢作夫人 literally mean?
Literally, 婢作夫人 means “a maid acting as mistress”. It is used to mean “to imitate others clumsily or crudely”.
What is the Chinese definition of 婢作夫人?
婢：侍女；夫人：主妇。旧时指在文艺方面虽刻意模仿别人，但才力和作品的规模总赶不上。