Tang Bi Dang Che means to attempt something beyond one's capabilities, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, inevitably leading to failure.
螳臂当车 比喻做力量做不到的事情，必然失败。
| 成语 | 螳臂当车 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 当：阻挡。螳螂举起前肢企图阻挡车子前进。比喻做力量做不到的事情，必然失败。 |
| 出处 | 《庄子·人间世》：“汝不知夫螳螂乎，怒其臂以当车辙，不知其不胜任也。” |
| 拼音 | táng bì dāng chē |
| 拼音码 | tbdc |
| 近义词 | 自不量力、泰山压卵 |
| 反义词 | 量力而行 |
| 用法 | 主谓式；作谓语、宾语；含贬义 |
| 英语 | overrate oneself as a mantis trying to stop a chariot |
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