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以卵击石 Meaning
以卵击石
Learn the meaning of 以卵击石, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 以卵击石 means lit. to strike a stone with egg (idiom); to attempt the impossible.
Meaning in English
Lit. to strike a stone with egg (idiom); to attempt the impossible
| Chinese | 以卵击石 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | yi3 luan3 ji1 shi2 |
| Definitions | lit. to strike a stone with egg (idiom); to attempt the impossible; to invite disaster by overreaching oneself |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
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What does 以卵击石 mean?
以卵击石 means lit. to strike a stone with egg (idiom); to attempt the impossible.
How do you pronounce 以卵击石?
以卵击石 is pronounced yi3 luan3 ji1 shi2 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 以卵击石 a Chinese idiom or saying?
以卵击石 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.