开倒车 kāi dào chē

to drive in reverse; fig. to take a backward step

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 80356th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to drive in reverse
  2. 2. fig. to take a backward step
  3. 3. retrogressive
  4. 4. trying to turn the clock back

Characters

Character Meaning
开 kāi HSK 1
to open; to turn on; to start
倒 dào HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
车 chē HSK 1
vehicle; car; machine