坐冷板凳 in English zuo4 leng3 ban3 deng4 Meaning

Meanings

  • to hold an inconsequential job
  • to receive a cold reception
  • to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience
  • to be out in the cold
  • to be sidelined
  • to warm the bench
  • to cool one's heels

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Pinyin

zuo4 leng3 ban3 deng4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

zuo4surname Zuo leng3surname Leng ban3board deng4bench