布鼓雷门 — “To show off one's mediocre skill before an expert”
布鼓雷门 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show off one's mediocre skill before an expert”. To try to instruct a master. Literally, “beating a cloth drum at Leimen Gate”.
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布鼓雷门 Pronunciation and Pinyin
布鼓雷门 Character Breakdown
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他初学乍练，就在那位资深画家面前谈论绘画技巧，真有点布鼓雷门的意思。
He, a novice, started discussing painting techniques in front of the veteran artist, truly showing off his limited skills before a master.
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Synonyms of 布鼓雷门
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What does 布鼓雷门 mean?
布鼓雷门 (bù gǔ léi mén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to show off one's mediocre skill before an expert”.
How do you pronounce 布鼓雷门?
布鼓雷门 is pronounced bù gǔ léi mén in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 布鼓雷门 literally mean?
Literally, 布鼓雷门 means “beating a cloth drum at Leimen Gate”. It is used to mean “to show off one's mediocre skill before an expert”.
What is the Chinese definition of 布鼓雷门?
布鼓：布蒙的鼓；雷门：古代浙江会稽的城门名。在雷门前击布鼓。比喻在能手面前卖弄本领。