小试牛刀

小试牛刀
xiǎoshìniúdāo

to give a small demonstration of one's impressive skills (idiom)

1 meaning
MEANING

MEANING

  1. verb

    to give a small demonstration of one's impressive skills (idiom)

    • He wants to try his hand at something.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Three tiny strokes represent fine grains of sand, conveying the meaning of "small" or "tiny."

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