<< Dictionary
Back to Dictionary
甘拜下风

gānbàixiàfēng

Traditional: 甘拜下風

to step down gracefully (humble expression) / to concede defeat / to play second fiddle

Character Breakdown

甘
gān
sweet, tasty; willing
HSK 6
拜
bài
to bow, to salute; to worship, to pay respects
HSK 4
下
xià
below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next
HSK 1
风
fēng
wind; air; customs, manners; news
HSK 3

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
HSK Character Level
—
HSK Word Level
—