Chinese Idiom 9

 "九牛一毛" (jiǔ niú yī máo) is a Chinese idiom that translates to "nine cows and one strand of cow hair" in English. It is used to describe a minuscule amount in comparison to a much larger quantity, emphasizing the insignificance or triviality of something.

In this idiom, "九牛" (jiǔ niú) means "nine cows," and "一毛" (yī máo) means "one strand of hair." Together, they represent a vast difference in magnitude, with "nine cows" symbolizing a large quantity and "one strand of hair" representing a minute amount.

"九牛一毛" is often used to illustrate the idea of a tiny fraction or a drop in the bucket compared to a much larger whole. It can be used to describe a small sum of money in comparison to a large debt, a minor issue compared to a significant problem, or a minor inconvenience compared to a major challenge.

Overall, this idiom emphasizes the vast difference in scale between two quantities, highlighting the relative insignificance of one compared to the other.