高分低能 gāo fēn dī néng

DEFINITIONS

  1. high in score but low in ability (as a result of teaching to the test)

CHARACTERS

高 gāo
HSK 1
high, tall; lofty, elevated
分 fēn
HSK 1
divide; small unit of time etc.
低 dī
HSK 4
low; to lower, hang, bend, bow
能 néng
HSK 1
to be able; can, permitted to; ability