三板斧

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Chinese

three
board; plank; plate
board; plank; plate; slab
 
hatchet
trad. (三板斧)
simp. #(三板斧)
Literally: “three axe strokes”.

Etymology

In reference to Cheng Yaojin, who is often depicted in folklore as a somewhat inept and bumbling warrior.

Pronunciation


Idiom

三板斧

  1. someone with a limited repertoire of skills

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