幫倒忙 bāng dào máng

to be more of a hindrance than a help

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to be more of a hindrance than a help

Characters

Character Meaning
幫 bāng
to help; to assist; to support
倒 dào HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
忙 máng HSK 2
busy; to hurry; to rush