Insignificance

  • 太仓一粟 (Tài cāng yī sù)

    This entry explains idiom “Tai cang yi su” originating from Zhuangzi ‑ Autumn Floods. It compares something to one grain in a huge granary, signifying extreme insignificance against the vast whole and inspiring humility.

  • 望洋兴叹 (Wàng yáng xīng tàn)

    This entry explains idiom “Wang yang xing tan” originating from Zhuangzi ‑ Autumn Floods. Originally for humbling self‑awareness, it now means feeling helpless or inadequate facing overwhelming, unattainable things.