对牛弹琴
phrase idiomatic expressions
LanguageChinese (China)
Meaning- Playing the lute to a cow (to waste words on someone who doesn't understand)
和不懂科学的人谈论这些理论，简直是对牛弹琴。
Discussing these theories with someone who does not understand science is simply playing the lute to a cow.
别再和他争辩了，那是对牛弹琴。
Stop arguing with him; that is playing the lute to a cow.
Registerinformal
Usage noteThis is often used critically to suggest that the listener is unable to understand the speaker's intent or arguments.
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