抬轿子

抬轎子

táijiàozi

phrase

Meanings

1 to flatter someone, to sing their praises
2 to carry someone's sedan chair (literal)

Characters

to lift, to carry

Examples

HSK 3

开会时总有人给领导抬轿子。

Kāihuì shí zǒng yǒurén gěi lǐngdǎo táijiàozi.

In meetings there's always someone gushing praise for the boss.

HSK 5

别给他抬轿子了，他自己没那么厉害。

Bié gěi tā táijiàozi le, tā zìjǐ méi nàme lìhai.

Stop puffing him up - he's not actually that impressive.

Tips

culture

In imperial society, being carried in a sedan chair marked rank. To 抬轿子 for someone is to hoist their status on your shoulders - and the modern nuance is pure sycophancy.

Stroke Order

抬 tái

轿 jiào

子 zǐ