大受小知dà shòu xiǎo zhīnot be known in little matters but may be entrusted with great concerns
❍ 君子不可小知，而可大受也；小人不可大受，而可小知也。(《论语·卫灵公》)The superior man cannot be known in little matters; but he may be intrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be intrusted with great concerns,but he may be known in little matters. 大受小知dà shòu xiǎo zhī大受：委以重任；小知：让其办不重要的事情。大材小用。put fine timber to petty use,not do justice to sb.’s talents, not be known in little matters but may be entrusted with great concerns |