敲边鼓 qiāo biān gǔ

to back sb up; to support sb in an argument

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 82337th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to back sb up
  2. 2. to support sb in an argument
  3. 3. (lit. to beat nearby drum)

Characters

Character Meaning
to knock; to tap; to strike
side; edge; border
drum; to drum; to strike