掣肘

chè zhǒu

Dictionary entry

to hold sb back by the elbow; to impede; to hinder

What does 掣肘 mean?

掣肘 (chè zhǒu) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to hold sb back by the elbow; to impede; to hinder

Character breakdown

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掣chèto pull · to draw 肘zhǒuelbow · pork shoulder

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掣肘

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