pī​nì​lín

offend the emperor or a powerful person

Senses

批逆鳞/ 批逆鱗 pī​nì​lín offend the emperor or a powerful person

To offend a powerful person or a ruler by touching a sensitive subject; often used to describe a subordinate giving blunt advice or criticism to a superior.

References

see 批逆鳞/批逆鱗 逆鳞/逆鱗
synonym 逆鳞/逆鱗 批逆鳞/批逆鱗