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下不了台 Meaning

下不了台

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

Quick answer: 下不了台 means to be unable to extricate oneself gracefully.

Meaning in English

To be unable to extricate oneself gracefully

Chinese下不了台
Pinyinxia4 bu5 liao3 tai2
Definitionsto be unable to extricate oneself gracefully; to be put on the spot; to be embarrassed
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What does 下不了台 mean?

下不了台 means to be unable to extricate oneself gracefully.

How do you pronounce 下不了台?

下不了台 is pronounced xia4 bu5 liao3 tai2 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 下不了台 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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