拉场子 lā chǎng zi

DEFINITIONS

  1. (of a performer) to put on a show at an outdoor venue (temple fair, marketplace etc)
  2. (fig.) to enhance sb's reputation
  3. to make a name for oneself

CHARACTERS

拉 lā pull, drag; seize, hold; lengthen
场 chǎng open space, field, market
子 zi offspring, child; fruit, seed of; 1st terrestrial branch