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水浅养不住大鱼
shuǐ​qiǎn​yǎng​bù​zhù​dà​yú

limited potential

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
水浅养不住大鱼 (水淺養不住大魚) shuǐ​qiǎn​yǎng​bù​zhù​dà​yú
limited potential
ambitious or talented people cannot reach their full potential in a small or insignificant organization
shallow waters
shallow waters cannot sustain or harbor large fish

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