be tarnished by comparison

be tarnished by comparison

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Xi ā NGX í ngsh ī s è, which means that it is insufficient compared with similar things. It's from Qin Mu's where cactus grow.

The origin of Idioms

Qin Mu's "in the place where cactus grow in clusters" said: "cactus finally appears in such a stubborn character and outstanding style that makes ordinary plants look pale."

Idiom usage

It has a derogatory meaning

Analysis of Idioms

To be dwarfed by