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绊脚石

绊脚石 — “A stumbling block”

绊脚石 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a stumbling block”. An obstacle or hindrance to progress. Literally, “Stumbling stone”.

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绊脚石 Pronunciation and Pinyin

绊脚石 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
绊
bàn8trip, stumble, hinder
脚
jiǎo11foot, leg, base
石
shí5Rock, stone

Example Sentence with 绊脚石

我们应该把挫折看作是成长的机会,而不是前进道路上的绊脚石
We should view setbacks as opportunities for growth, rather than as stumbling blocks on our path forward.

Idioms Related to 绊脚石

Antonyms of 绊脚石

  • diàn垫jiǎo脚shí石a stepping stone to success

More idioms starting with 绊

  • bàn绊shǒu手bàn绊jiǎo脚to be in the way
  • bàn绊bàn绊kē磕kē磕stumble and totter

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Questions about 绊脚石

What does 绊脚石 mean?

绊脚石 (bàn jiǎo shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a stumbling block”.

How do you pronounce 绊脚石?

绊脚石 is pronounced bàn jiǎo shí in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 绊脚石 literally mean?

Literally, 绊脚石 means “Stumbling stone”. It is used to mean “a stumbling block”.

What is the Chinese definition of 绊脚石?

绊脚的石头,比喻阻碍前进的东西

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