tà​jiǎo​shí

stepping stone

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.

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