颐指进退 — “To direct or command with an arrogant or disdainful gesture”
颐指进退 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to direct or command with an arrogant or disdainful gesture”. Typically a slight movement of the chin, showing contempt for those being ordered. Literally, “Directing advance and retreat with a chin gesture”.
颐指进退 Pronunciation and Pinyin
颐指进退 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 颐指进退
What does 颐指进退 mean?
颐指进退 (yí zhǐ jìn tuì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to direct or command with an arrogant or disdainful gesture”.
How do you pronounce 颐指进退?
颐指进退 is pronounced yí zhǐ jìn tuì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 颐指进退 literally mean?
Literally, 颐指进退 means “Directing advance and retreat with a chin gesture”. It is used to mean “to direct or command with an arrogant or disdainful gesture”.
What is the Chinese definition of 颐指进退?
颐指：以下巴动向示意。形容指挥人时的傲慢神态