代越庖俎 — “To overstep one's authority or duties”
代越庖俎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to overstep one's authority or duties”. To meddle in others' affairs; to take over tasks that are not one's responsibility. Literally, “To substitute for the cook and handle the sacrificial vessel”.
代越庖俎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Open the tool →Questions about 代越庖俎
What does 代越庖俎 mean?
代越庖俎 (dài yuè páo zǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to overstep one's authority or duties”.
How do you pronounce 代越庖俎?
代越庖俎 is pronounced dài yuè páo zǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 代越庖俎 literally mean?
Literally, 代越庖俎 means “to substitute for the cook and handle the sacrificial vessel”. It is used to mean “to overstep one's authority or duties”.
What is the Chinese definition of 代越庖俎?
比喻越出本分，代行其事。