挖墙脚 — “To undermine someone's efforts, position, or relationship”
挖墙脚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to undermine someone's efforts, position, or relationship”. To sabotage a plan or foundation. Literally, “To dig the corner/base of a wall”.
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挖墙脚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
挖墙脚 Character Breakdown
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他总是喜欢在背后挖别人的墙脚，导致大家都不信任他。
He always likes to undermine others behind their backs, causing everyone to distrust him.
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Open the tool →Questions about 挖墙脚
What does 挖墙脚 mean?
挖墙脚 (wā qiáng jiǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to undermine someone's efforts, position, or relationship”.
How do you pronounce 挖墙脚?
挖墙脚 is pronounced wā qiáng jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 挖墙脚 literally mean?
Literally, 挖墙脚 means “to dig the corner/base of a wall”. It is used to mean “to undermine someone's efforts, position, or relationship”.
What is the Chinese definition of 挖墙脚?
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