- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
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大才小用
大才小用
(idiom) to use a talented person in a role far beneath their ability; a waste of talent
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MEANING
MEANING
- 壹动verb
(idiom) to use a talented person in a role far beneath their ability; a waste of talent(inherited)
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Placing talented people in unsuitable positions is a waste.
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 才(talent; sprout)ASSOCIATIVE
A sprout just breaking through the soil symbolizes innate talent.
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 小(small; tiny)ASSOCIATIVE
Three tiny strokes represent fine grains of sand, conveying the meaning of "small" or "tiny."
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 用(use; utilize)ASSOCIATIVE
A bucket with a handle is what people pick up and use every day.
大才小用
Traditional大
(idiom) to use a talented person in a role far beneath their ability; a waste of talent
1 meaning
MEANING
MEANING
- 壹动verb
(idiom) to use a talented person in a role far beneath their ability; a waste of talent(inherited)
- 。
Placing talented people in unsuitable positions is a waste.
STROKE ORDER
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 才(talent; sprout)ASSOCIATIVE
A sprout just breaking through the soil symbolizes innate talent.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 小(small; tiny)ASSOCIATIVE
Three tiny strokes represent fine grains of sand, conveying the meaning of "small" or "tiny."
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 用(use; utilize)ASSOCIATIVE
A bucket with a handle is what people pick up and use every day.
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