to be on the low side / to be inadequate (e.g. of a salary)
走马观花
zǒu mǎ guān huā
lit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom) / a fleeting glance in passing / fig. superficial understanding from cursory observation / to make a quick judgment based on inadequate information
杯水车薪
bēi shuǐ chē xīn
lit. a cup of water on a burning cart of firewood (idiom) / fig. an utterly inadequate measure
走马看花
zǒu mǎ kàn huā
lit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom) / fig. superficial understanding from cursory observation / to make a quick judgment based on inadequate information
敬备
jìng bèi
(humble expr.) prepare to offer humble hospitality / please accept my inadequate (food or drink)
overweight from overwork (the supposition that white collar workers become fat as a consequence of factors associated with being under pressure at work, including irregular diet, lack of exercise and inadequate rest)
pín