给台阶儿

Traditional (Taiwan): 給臺階兒

Sign up for a free account to save words and hear them read aloud

gěitáijiēr ㄍㄟˇ ㄊㄞˊ ㄐㄧㄝㄦ

- to give someone a way out so they can save face

Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally: give a step
Meaning: To give someone a way out of an awkward situation so they can save face. It is a considerate act.

Sign up for a free Chinese Boost account

Save the words and sentences you find here to your own list, and hear them read aloud. You can export the list to your flashcards whenever you like.

Create a free account

Sources