拊背扼吭 — “To control vital points”
拊背扼吭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to control vital points”. To hold a strategic position and render an opponent helpless. Literally, “to hold the back and choke the throat”.
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拊背扼吭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
拊背扼吭 Character Breakdown
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他通过对关键环节的精密部署，牢牢地拊背扼吭，使整个项目顺利推进。
By meticulously arranging the critical steps, he effectively controlled the vital aspects, ensuring the smooth progress of the entire project.
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What does 拊背扼吭 mean?
拊背扼吭 (fǔ bèi è kēng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to control vital points”.
How do you pronounce 拊背扼吭?
拊背扼吭 is pronounced fǔ bèi è kēng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拊背扼吭 literally mean?
Literally, 拊背扼吭 means “to hold the back and choke the throat”. It is used to mean “to control vital points”.
What is the Chinese definition of 拊背扼吭?
吭，喉咙。按住脊背，拤住咽喉。比喻控制要害。