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夹起尾巴

jiāqǐwěiba

Traditional: 夾起尾巴

to tuck one's tail between one's legs / fig. to back down / in a humiliating situation

Character Breakdown

夹
jiā
to support; to be wedged between
HSK 5
起
qǐ
to begin, to initiate; to rise, to stand up
HSK 1
尾
wěi
tail; extremity, end; back, rear
HSK 5
巴
bā
to desire, to wish for
HSK 5

Additional Information

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