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大材小用

dàcáixiǎoyòng

using a talented person in an insignificant position / a sledgehammer to crack a nut

Character Breakdown

大
dà
big, great, vast, high, deep
HSK 1
材
cái
timber; material, stuff; talent
HSK 4
小
xiǎo
small, tiny, insignificant
HSK 1
用
yòng
to use, to employ, to apply; use
HSK 3

Additional Information

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