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五十步笑百步 Meaning
五十步笑百步
Learn the meaning of 五十步笑百步, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 五十步笑百步 means lit. the one who has retreated 50 steps laughs at the one who has retreated 100 steps (idiom).
Meaning in English
Lit. the one who has retreated 50 steps laughs at the one who has retreated 100 steps (idiom)
| Chinese | 五十步笑百步 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | wu3 shi2 bu4 xiao4 bai3 bu4 |
| Definitions | lit. the one who has retreated 50 steps laughs at the one who has retreated 100 steps (idiom); fig. the pot calls the kettle black |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 五十步笑百步 mean?
五十步笑百步 means lit. the one who has retreated 50 steps laughs at the one who has retreated 100 steps (idiom).
How do you pronounce 五十步笑百步?
五十步笑百步 is pronounced wu3 shi2 bu4 xiao4 bai3 bu4 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 五十步笑百步 a Chinese idiom or saying?
五十步笑百步 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.