大材小用 in English da4 cai2 xiao3 yong4 Meaning

Meanings

• using a talented person in an insignificant position (idiomatic expression)
• a sledgehammer to crack a nut

Pinyin

da4 cai2 xiao3 yong4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

大da4big 材cai2material 小xiao3small 用yong4to use