關公面前耍大刀

gwaan1 gung1 min6 cin4 saa2 daai6 dou1

lit. to wield the broadsword in the presence of Lord Guan (idiom) · fig. to make a fool of oneself by showing off in front of an expert

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to wield the broadsword in the presence of Lord Guan (idiom)
  2. fig. to make a fool of oneself by showing off in front of an expert

Written Forms

關公面前耍大刀Traditional · Main Form
关公面前耍大刀Alternate Form

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