一官半职 a low-ranking official
Explanation
指的是比较小的官职，或者说不是特别重要的官职。
Refers to a relatively minor official position or a position that is not particularly important.
Origin Story
在古代，一个名叫李明的年轻人，怀着远大的抱负，来到京城参加科举考试。他苦读诗书，勤奋练习，终于金榜题名，成为了一名小小的县令。虽然只是一官半职，但他却心怀百姓，为民做主，受到百姓的爱戴。他经常深入民间，了解百姓疾苦，并尽力解决他们的困难。他为修建水利，改善民生，贡献了自己的力量。他虽然只是一官半职，却在平凡的岗位上做出了不平凡的贡献，成为了人们心中值得尊敬的好官。
In ancient times, a young man named Li Ming came to the capital to take the imperial examinations with great ambitions. He studied classical literature diligently and practiced diligently until he finally passed the examinations and became a small county magistrate. Although he was only a low-ranking official, he cared about the well-being of the people. He stood up for the people and was loved by them. He often visited the people to learn about their plight, and did his best to solve their problems. He contributed his strength to the construction of irrigation systems and the improvement of people's lives. Although he was only a low-ranking official, he made extraordinary contributions on his humble post and became a respected good official in the eyes of the people.
Usage
这个成语通常用来形容那些官位不高，但很有能力的人。
This idiom is often used to describe those who have a low official rank but are very capable.
Examples
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他虽然只是个一官半职，却为百姓做了不少好事。
ta suiran zhishi ge yi guan ban zhi, que wei bai xing zuo le bu shao hao shi.
Although he is just a low-ranking official, he has done a lot of good for the people.
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虽然只是一官半职，但也算是为国家效力了。
suiran zhishi yi guan ban zhi, dan yesuan shi wei guojia xiao li le.
Although he is just a low-ranking official, he is still serving the country.