多此一举 in English duo1 ci3 yi1 ju3 Meaning

Meanings

  • to do more than is required (idiomatic expression); superfluous
  • gilding the lily

Simplified Characters

多 此 一 举

Traditional Characters

多 此 一 舉

Pinyin

duo1 ci3 yi1 ju3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

多duo1many 此ci3this 一yi1one 举ju3variant of 舉|举[ju3]