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上不了台面 Meaning

上不了台面

Learn the meaning of 上不了台面, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 上不了台面 means better kept under the table (idiom).

Meaning in English

Better kept under the table (idiom)

Chinese上不了台面
Pinyinshang4 bu4 liao3 tai2 mian4
Definitionsbetter kept under the table (idiom); not to be disclosed; too inferior to show in public
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What does 上不了台面 mean?

上不了台面 means better kept under the table (idiom).

How do you pronounce 上不了台面?

上不了台面 is pronounced shang4 bu4 liao3 tai2 mian4 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 上不了台面 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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