zāi​jīn​dǒu

fail

Senses

栽筋斗 zāi​jīn​dǒu fail

to suffer a setback, defeat, or failure in one's affairs

他在生意场上栽了筋斗,赔了很多钱。

栽筋斗 zāi​jīn​dǒu tumble

to fall down head over heels physically

他在结冰的路上不小心栽了一个筋斗。

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