拉开架势 lā kāi jià shi

(fig.) to take the offensive; to assume a fighting stance

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (fig.) to take the offensive
  2. 2. to assume a fighting stance

Characters

Character Meaning
to pull; to drag; to draw
to open; to turn on; to start
rack; frame; framework
trend; momentum; situation