戴高帽子 dài gāo mào zi

DEFINITIONS

  1. (coll.) to be the object of flattery
  2. to be placed on a pedestal

CHARACTERS

戴 dài wear on top; support
高 gāo high, tall; lofty, elevated
帽 mào hat, cap; cap-like tops
子 zi offspring, child; fruit, seed of; 1st terrestrial branch