The idiom '杯水车薪' (bēi shuǐ chē xīn) compares an action or solution to trying to extinguish a cartload of burning firewood with a single cup of water, signifying inadequacy.
杯水车薪（bēi shuǐ chē xīn）比喻力量太小，解决不了问题，犹如用一杯水去扑灭一车柴草的火。
| 正面 | 杯水车薪bēi shuǐ chē xīn |
|---|---|
| 背面 | trying to put out a blazing cartload of faggot with a cup of water; an utter inadequate measure: |
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