故伎重演 gù jì chóng yǎn

up to one's old tricks; to repeat an old stratagem

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 46082nd word

Definitions

  1. 1. up to one's old tricks
  2. 2. to repeat an old stratagem

Characters

Character Meaning
故 gù HSK 3
therefore; cause; reason
伎 jì
skill; talent; artistry
重 chóng HSK 3
heavy; to attach importance to; serious
演 yǎn HSK 4
to perform; to act; to play