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九牛一毛 Meaning
九牛一毛
Learn the meaning of 九牛一毛, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 九牛一毛 means lit. one hair from nine oxen (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. one hair from nine oxen (idiom)
| Chinese | 九牛一毛 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | jiu3 niu2 yi1 mao2 |
| Definitions | lit. one hair from nine oxen (idiom); fig. a drop in the ocean |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 九牛一毛 mean?
九牛一毛 means lit. one hair from nine oxen (idiom).
How do you pronounce 九牛一毛?
九牛一毛 is pronounced jiu3 niu2 yi1 mao2 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 九牛一毛 a Chinese idiom or saying?
九牛一毛 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.