临危下石 — “To hit someone when they're down”
临危下石 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hit someone when they're down”. To attack someone when they are in a vulnerable or difficult situation, taking advantage of their misfortune. Literally, “Throw stones when one is in danger”.
临危下石 Pronunciation and Pinyin
临危下石 Character Breakdown
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- lín临jūn军duì对lěi垒confront an adversary in a contested situation
- lín临jūn军duì对zhèn阵to face the enemy in battle
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- lín临wēi危bù不luàn乱remain calm in danger
- lín临wēi危bù不jù惧face danger fearlessly
- lín临wēi危bù不dàn惮fearless in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不náo挠unyielding in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不gǒu苟Maintain integrity in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不gù顾face danger without fear
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What does 临危下石 mean?
临危下石 (lín wēi xià shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hit someone when they're down”.
How do you pronounce 临危下石?
临危下石 is pronounced lín wēi xià shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 临危下石 literally mean?
Literally, 临危下石 means “Throw stones when one is in danger”. It is used to mean “to hit someone when they're down”.
What is the Chinese definition of 临危下石?
在人家处于危急时向他扔石头。比喻乘人之危，加以打击