拔茅茹 bá máo rú

fig. also involving others

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. also involving others
  2. 2. lit. pull up a plant and the roots follow
  3. 3. inextricably tangled together
  4. 4. Invite one and he'll tell all his friends.

Characters

Character Meaning
拔 bá HSK 6
to pull out; to pull up; to select
茅 máo
reeds; rushes; surname Mao
茹 rú
to eat; vegetables; surname Ru