小手小脚 — “To be timid and overly cautious”
小手小脚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be timid and overly cautious”. To lack boldness and courage in action; to act tentatively. Literally, “small hands, small feet”.
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小手小脚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
小手小脚 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 小手小脚
他在工作中总是小手小脚的，不敢放开手脚去尝试新方法。
He is always timid and overly cautious in his work, not daring to try new methods.
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- xiǎo小shòu受dà大zǒu走endure minor punishment, flee severe beating
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What does 小手小脚 mean?
小手小脚 (xiǎo shǒu xiǎo jiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be timid and overly cautious”.
How do you pronounce 小手小脚?
小手小脚 is pronounced xiǎo shǒu xiǎo jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 小手小脚 literally mean?
Literally, 小手小脚 means “small hands, small feet”. It is used to mean “to be timid and overly cautious”.
What is the Chinese definition of 小手小脚?
形容做事没有魄力。