蒹葭倚玉树
jiān​jiā​yǐ​yù​shù

humble association

  • created sense approved 蒹葭倚玉树/蒹葭倚玉樹 · jiān​jiā​yǐ​yù​shù · humble association

    蒹葭倚玉树 / 蒹葭倚玉樹

    jiān​jiā​yǐ​yù​shù

    humble association

    The lowly or common associating with the noble or talented, often used to express a sense of personal inadequacy in comparison.

    他自谦才疏学浅，与教授同行如同蒹葭倚玉树。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 蒹葭倚玉树/蒹葭倚玉樹 · jiān​jiā​yǐ​yù​shù · seeking protection

    蒹葭倚玉树 / 蒹葭倚玉樹

    jiān​jiā​yǐ​yù​shù

    seeking protection

    The weak seeking help, support, or protection from the strong.

    这家小公司依附于跨国巨头，不过是蒹葭倚玉树罢了。

    created sense