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Open the tool →挈瓶之知,不失守器 (qiè píng zhī zhì , bù shī shǒu qì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even with limited knowledge or ability, one can diligently fulfill their specific duties; to be faithful and responsible in one's assigned tasks”.
挈瓶之知,不失守器 is pronounced qiè píng zhī zhì , bù shī shǒu qì in Mandarin Chinese.
挈瓶:汲水用的小瓶。仅有一点挈瓶汲水的浅薄见识就能守住汲器不外借。比喻慎其所有,忠于职守