對著和尚罵賊禿 duì zhe hé shang mà zéi tū

fig. to scold sb indirectly; to criticize obliquely

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to scold sb indirectly
  2. 2. to criticize obliquely
  3. 3. lit. to curse a baldhead to a monk's face (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
for; towards; at
aspect particle indicating action in progress
and; with; together with
still; yet; to value
to scold; to curse; to abuse
thief; extremely; wily
bald; blunt