戳脊梁 chuō jǐ liang

to criticize behind sb's back; back-biting

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to criticize behind sb's back
  2. 2. back-biting

Characters

Character Meaning
戳 chuō
to poke; to jab; to stab
脊 jǐ
spine; back; ridge
梁 liang HSK 6
beam (structure); roof beam; bridge