以下犯上 yǐ xià fàn shàng

to disrespect one's superiors; to offend one's elders

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to disrespect one's superiors
  2. 2. to offend one's elders

Characters

Character Meaning
以 yǐ HSK 2
to use; by means of; according to
下 xià HSK 1
down; below; to go down
犯 fàn HSK 6
to violate; to offend; to make a mistake
上 shàng HSK 1
to go up; on top; above