掣肘(chè zhǒu)

2 characters

to hold sb back by the elbow

Character breakdown

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Word information

Pinyin
chè zhǒu
Meaning
to hold sb back by the elbow; to impede; to hinder
HSK level
Characters
2
Traditional
Same

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