拆臺 chāi tái

(fig.) to pull the rug out from under sb's feet

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (fig.) to pull the rug out from under sb's feet
  2. 2. to undermine sb's plans
  3. 3. (theater) to dismantle the stage

Characters

Character Meaning
to tear down; to tear open; to tear apart
platform; stage; stand