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夹起尾巴
夾起尾巴
jiāqǐwěiba
1. to tuck one's tail between one's legs
2. fig. to back down
3. in a humiliating situation

Character Breakdown

夹
jiā
to support; to be wedged between
HSK 5 6 丶
起
qǐ
to begin, to initiate; to rise, to stand up
HSK 1 10 丶
尾
wěi
tail; extremity, end; back, rear
HSK 5 7 丶
巴
bā
to desire, to wish for
HSK 5 4 丶

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