diàn​jiǎo​shí

stepping stone

Senses

垫脚石/ 墊腳石 diàn​jiǎo​shí stepping stone

a stone placed on the ground to help someone mount a horse; (figurative) a person, thing, or event used as a means of advancement to a higher status or position

References

classifier 垫脚石/墊腳石 块/塊
variant 垫脚石/墊腳石 踏脚石/踏腳石
same_as 踏脚石/踏腳石 垫脚石/墊腳石