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what is the meaning of 九牛一毛?
What is the meaning of jiu niu yi mao? I understand each word but don't know the meaning of the whole phrase.
Nyo
Oct 11, 2012 3:41 AM
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九牛一毛= a drop in the bucket or ocean
It means that something which is very small that it cannot change anything or make any noticeable diference . It is like a unnecessary things. It is a very small part of whole or a big thing.
October 11, 2012
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九条牛身上的一根毛。比喻极大数量中极微小的数量,不值得一提。(如果有什么疑问,可以问我)(if you have any questions,you can just ask for me..)
October 11, 2012
九头牛身上的一根毛。指极大数量中极微小的数量,微不足道
for example:这些钱对于他来说只是九牛一毛 means he has a lot of money and this amount for him means nothing
October 13, 2012
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