打边鼓 dǎ biān gǔ

to back sb up from the sidelines (in an argument)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to back sb up from the sidelines (in an argument)
  2. 2. to echo what sb said

Characters

Character Meaning
to hit; to strike; to beat
side; edge; border
drum; to drum; to strike