上綱上線 shàng gāng shàng xiàn

to criticize (as a matter of principle)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to criticize (as a matter of principle)

Characters

Character Meaning
上 shàng HSK 1
to go up; on top; above
綱 gāng
guiding principle; outline; class (taxonomy)
上 shàng HSK 1
to go up; on top; above
線 xiàn
line; wire; thread