使蚊负山 — “To undertake a task far beyond one's capability”
使蚊负山 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to undertake a task far beyond one's capability”. To attempt an impossible feat due to insufficient strength or resources. Literally, “Send a mosquito to carry a mountain”.
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使蚊负山 Pronunciation and Pinyin
使蚊负山 Character Breakdown
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让他一个人完成这么大的项目，简直是使蚊负山，根本不可能成功。
Asking him to complete such a massive project alone is like sending a mosquito to carry a mountain; it's simply impossible to succeed.
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Synonyms of 使蚊负山
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Open the tool →Questions about 使蚊负山
What does 使蚊负山 mean?
使蚊负山 (shǐ wén fù shān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to undertake a task far beyond one's capability”.
How do you pronounce 使蚊负山?
使蚊负山 is pronounced shǐ wén fù shān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 使蚊负山 literally mean?
Literally, 使蚊负山 means “Send a mosquito to carry a mountain”. It is used to mean “to undertake a task far beyond one's capability”.
What is the Chinese definition of 使蚊负山?
使：派，令；负：背。派蚊子去背山。比喻力不胜任。