吹灯拔蜡 chuī dēng bá là

fig. to die; to bite the dust; to be over and done with

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to die
  2. 2. to bite the dust
  3. 3. to be over and done with
  4. 4. lit. to blow out the lamp and put out the candle (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
吹 chuī HSK 5
to blow; to boast; to brag
灯 dēng HSK 3
light; lamp; lantern
拔 bá HSK 6
to pull out; to pull up; to select
蜡 là HSK 6
wax; candle