不足为训

Traditional: 不足為訓

bù zú wéi xùn

Dictionary entry

not to be taken as an example

What does 不足为训 mean?

不足为训 (bù zú wéi xùn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1not to be taken as an example

2not an example to be followed

3not to be taken as authoritative

Character breakdown

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不bùno; not so · (bound form) not; un-足jùexcessive 为wéias (in the capacity of) · to take sth as 训xùnto teach; to train; to admonish · (bound form) instruction (from superiors); teachings; rule

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不足为训

bù zú wéi xùn

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