泰山壓卵

taai3 saan1 aat3 leon5

when competing against a much stronger opponent, the weaker side is bound to lose

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. when competing against a much stronger opponent, the weaker side is bound to lose

Written Forms

泰山壓卵Traditional · Main Form
泰山压卵Alternate Form

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