tà​jiǎo​shí

stepping stone

Senses

踏脚石/ 踏腳石 tà​jiǎo​shí stepping stone

A stone placed for stepping on to cross a stream or to reach a higher spot; (figuratively) a person, thing, or situation used as a means to achieve a goal or gain a higher position.

References

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