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小材大用
xiǎo​cái​dà​yòng

to overtask someone

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
小材大用 xiǎo​cái​dà​yòng
to overtask someone
Describes someone with little talent who is given a heavy responsibility or task beyond their ability

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Antonym

  • 大材小用 dà​cái​xiǎo​yòng
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