敲邊鼓 qiāo biān gǔ

to back sb up; to support sb in an argument

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

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