登高去梯 — “To cut off one's retreat”
登高去梯 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cut off one's retreat”. To commit oneself irrevocably to a course of action by eliminating all other options or possibilities of withdrawal. Literally, “Climb high and remove the ladder”.
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登高去梯 Pronunciation and Pinyin
登高去梯 Character Breakdown
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他下定决心创业，把所有积蓄都投了进去，真正做到了登高去梯，不给自己留任何退路。
He was determined to start his own business, investing all his savings, truly climbing high and removing the ladder, leaving himself no way out.
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What does 登高去梯 mean?
登高去梯 (dēng gāo qù tī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to cut off one's retreat”.
How do you pronounce 登高去梯?
登高去梯 is pronounced dēng gāo qù tī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 登高去梯 literally mean?
Literally, 登高去梯 means “Climb high and remove the ladder”. It is used to mean “to cut off one's retreat”.
What is the Chinese definition of 登高去梯?
攀登到高处后把梯子拿掉。表示已无退路。