擠牙膏 jǐ yá gāo

lit. to squeeze out toothpaste

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. to squeeze out toothpaste
  2. 2. fig. to extract a confession under pressure

Characters

Character Meaning
擠 jǐ
to squeeze; to press; to crowd in
牙 yá HSK 3
tooth; ivory
膏 gāo HSK 4
ointment; paste; to apply (cream, ointment)