not know the immensity of heaven and earth; be ignorant and arrogant
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to be ignorant and arrogant; to not know one's own limitations
derogatoryUsed to criticize someone who overestimates their own ability or knowledge, showing a lack of awareness and humility. Often carries a strongly negative connotation.
Tā他
gāng刚
xué学
le了
yī一
diǎn点
pí皮
máo毛
，
jiù就
gǎn敢
tiǎo挑
zhàn战
dà大
shī师
，
zhēn真
shì是
bù不
zhī知
tiān天
gāo高
dì地
hòu厚
。
He only learned the basics, yet dares to challenge the master. He really doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.
Nǐ你
jū居
rán然
huái怀
yí疑
tā他
de的
quán权
wēi威
，
yě也
tài太
bù不
zhī知
tiān天
gāo高
dì地
hòu厚
le了
ba吧
！
How dare you doubt his authority! You are being incredibly arrogant and ignorant.
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Nián年
qīng轻
rén人
yǒu有
chōng冲
jìn劲
shì是
hǎo好
shì事
，
dàn但
qiè切
jì忌
bù不
zhī知
tiān天
gāo高
dì地
hòu厚
。
It's good for young people to be ambitious, but they must guard against ignorance and arrogance.