比上不足，比下有余
bǐ​shàng​bù​zú​bǐ​xià​yǒu​yú

middling

  1. 比 bǐ verb
    to compare
    To compare; to contrast; to compete or measure one's skills against another
  2. 上 shàng adjectivenoun
    upper
    top; higher; superior; better; used to describe something in a higher position or rank
  3. 不足 bù​zú adjectivenoun
    insufficient
    insufficient; lacking; not enough; inadequate
  4. ， bǐ
    non-Chinese
  5. 比 bǐ verb
    to compare
    To compare; to contrast; to compete or measure one's skills against another
  6. 下 xià
    inferior
    lower in rank, quality, or grade
  7. 有余 有餘 yǒu​yú adjective
    to have extra
    to have an abundance; to have enough and to spare