高分低能
gāo​fēn​dī​néng

high grades but low ability

  • created sense approved 高分低能 · gāo​fēn​dī​néng · high grades but low ability — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    高分低能

    gāo​fēn​dī​néng

    high grades but low ability

    Describes a student who gets high marks on tests but lacks practical skills or general intelligence, often as a result of an education system focused on testing

    高分 (literal) → 高分 · gāo​fēn · high score 低能 (literal) → 低能 · dī​néng · mentally deficient

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