畎亩下才 — “A person of ordinary or mediocre talent”
畎亩下才 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person of ordinary or mediocre talent”. Often implying someone from humble origins or with limited abilities. Literally, “Talent from the furrows/fields”.
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他自谦为畎亩下才，却在关键时刻展现出了非凡的智慧。
He humbly referred to himself as a person of humble talent, yet at a critical moment, he demonstrated extraordinary wisdom.
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What does 畎亩下才 mean?
畎亩下才 (quǎn mǔ xià cái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a person of ordinary or mediocre talent”.
How do you pronounce 畎亩下才?
畎亩下才 is pronounced quǎn mǔ xià cái in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 畎亩下才 literally mean?
Literally, 畎亩下才 means “Talent from the furrows/fields”. It is used to mean “a person of ordinary or mediocre talent”.
What is the Chinese definition of 畎亩下才?
畎亩：田地，田间。比喻平庸之才