大材小用

大材小用 cái xiǎo yòng ㄉㄚˋ ㄘㄞˊ ㄒㄧㄠˇ ㄩㄥˋ daai6 coi4 siu2 jung6

  • (idiom) to use a talented person in a role far beneath their ability; a waste of talent

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 大 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown