Chinese Idiom 106

Meaning: Literally “talent as high as eight dou (a unit of volume),” it metaphorically represents overflowing talent.

Usage: Used to praise someone for their intelligence, skill, or creativity.

Example:
"他文采出众，真是才高八斗，令人佩服。"
(tā wén cǎi chū zhòng, zhēn shì cái gāo bā dǒu, lìng rén pèi fú)
— "His literary talent is outstanding—truly gifted and admirable."