雕虫篆刻 Carving insects and seals
Explanation
比喻微不足道的技能或技巧，也指文字技巧。通常带有轻视的意味。
Refers to insignificant skills or techniques, often with a derogatory meaning.
Origin Story
汉代著名学者扬雄年轻时爱好诗赋，曾说过自己年轻时练习写作如同雕虫篆刻一般，但后来他意识到这种小技艺不足以成就大事业，便不再专注于此。故事中，扬雄以“雕虫篆刻”自谦，但后世多用此语形容微不足道的技能，带有轻视的意味。在一个充满机遇与挑战的时代，一位年轻的书法家，李明，初入艺坛时，他的书法作品被誉为“雕虫篆刻”，虽然得到了一些赞扬，但这只是他艺术道路上微不足道的一步。他深知，要成为真正的书法大师，需要付出更多努力，掌握更精湛的技艺，才能在艺术的海洋中乘风破浪，创造属于自己的辉煌。他潜心学习，不断提升自己的技艺，最终成为一代宗师。他的故事告诉我们，虽然“雕虫篆刻”可以作为人生起点的标志，但不能成为终点。只有不断进取，才能在人生的道路上取得更大的成就。
The famous Han Dynasty scholar, Yang Xiong, loved poetry and essays in his youth, once saying that his early writing practice was like carving insects and seals. Later, however, he realized that these minor skills weren't enough to achieve great things, and he stopped focusing on them. In the story, Yang Xiong uses "Diao Chong Zhuan Ke" humbly, but later the term was used to describe insignificant skills, often with a derogatory sense. In an era filled with opportunities and challenges, a young calligrapher, Li Ming, upon entering the art world, his calligraphy was praised as "Diao Chong Zhuan Ke." While he received some accolades, this was a small step on his artistic journey. He knew that to become a true master calligrapher, he needed to work harder and master more refined skills to succeed in the world of art and create his own brilliance. He dedicated himself to learning, constantly improving his skills, eventually becoming a master of his generation. His story tells us that although "Diao Chong Zhuan Ke" might mark the beginning of one’s journey, it shouldn't be the end. Only through continuous striving can one achieve greater accomplishments in life.
Usage
常用来形容微不足道的技能或技巧。
Often used to describe insignificant skills or techniques.
Examples
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他只会一些雕虫小技，不足以胜任这份工作。
ta zhi hui yi xie diao chong xiao ji, bu zu yi sheng ren zhe fen gong zuo
He only knows some insignificant skills and is not qualified for this job.
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别再执着于这些雕虫篆刻了，应该放眼更大的目标。
bie zai zhi zhuo yu zhe xie diao chong zhuan ke le, ying gai fang yan geng da de mu biao
Don't get stuck on such petty things. You should aim for bigger goals.