戳傷疤

Simplified: 戳伤疤

chuōshāngbā ㄔㄨㄛ ㄕㄤ ㄅㄚ

    • to bring up someone's painful past and hurt them

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
poke a scar
Meaning
To bring up someone's painful past and hurt them. Said critically of tactless remarks.

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