露怯
lòu​qiè

to make a fool of oneself

  • created reference approved 露怯 → 出洋相 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    露怯 lòu​qiè

    出洋相 chū​yáng​xiàng

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 露怯 · lòu​qiè · to make a fool of oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    露怯

    lòu​qiè

    to make a fool of oneself

    To display one's ignorance or lack of skill, resulting in a blunder or an awkward situation; often used to describe acting timid or making a social mistake due to unfamiliarity.

    lòu​què

    露, 怯

    露 (literal) → 露 · lù · to reveal; to show 怯 (literal) → 怯 · qiè · timid

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