Candidate expression
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 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | shang4 bu4 liao3 tai2 mian4 |
| Definitions | better kept under the table (idiom); not to be disclosed; too inferior to show in public |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
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?
上不了台面 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.