掏腰包(tāo yāo bāo)

3 characters

to dip into one's pocket

Character breakdown

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to fish out (from pocket)Full guide →
the waist and lower backFull guide →
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Word information

Pinyin
tāo yāo bāo
Meaning
to dip into one's pocket; to pay out of pocket; to foot the bill
HSK level
Characters
3
Traditional
Same

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