Miao Er Bu Xiu - Describes someone with good potential who fails to achieve success, like a plant that sprouts but never develops properly.
苗而不秀 - 比喻人虽然有好的资质，但没有取得成就。
| 成语 | 苗而不秀 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 指庄稼出了苗而没有抽穗。比喻人有好的资质，却没有成就。 |
| 出处 | 《论语·子罕》：“苗而不秀者有矣夫！秀而不实者有矣夫！” |
| 拼音 | miáo ér bù xiù |
| 拼音码 | mebx |
| 反义词 | 开花结果 |
| 用法 | 偏正式；作谓语、定语； |
| 英语 | sprout but never to flower |
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