Chinese Proverb: 【麻雀虽小，肝胆俱全】
Chinese Pinyin: má què suī xiǎo，gān dǎn jù quán
Definition:
- Small as it is, the sparrow has all the vital organs.
- Even a fly has its spleen.
- A circle, though small, is yet complete.
- Used particularly with reference to something that is small, but complete.
Note: This proverb is used to describe something that, despite its small size or modest appearance, possesses all the essential features, components, or functions needed to be whole and fully operational.
Example Sentences:
- Their startup team has only five people, but with developers, designers, and marketers, it’s true that small as it is, the sparrow has all the vital organs.
他们的初创团队只有五人，但拥有开发、设计和市场人员，真是麻雀虽小，五脏俱全。 - The tiny cabin lacked space but had a kitchen, bed, and bathroom—even a fly has its spleen.
这个小木屋空间不大，但厨房、床和卫生间一应俱全——真是麻雀虽小，肝胆俱全。 - Her short story may be brief, but with a clear plot, characters, and theme, it proves a circle, though small, is yet complete.
她的短篇小说可能篇幅不长，但情节、人物和主题清晰，证明了麻雀虽小，肝胆俱全。
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