撂挑子

liào tiāo zi

Dictionary entry

(coll.) to quit one's job in disgust

What does 撂挑子 mean?

撂挑子 (liào tiāo zi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(coll.) to quit one's job in disgust

Character breakdown

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撂liàoto put down · to leave behind 挑tiāoto carry on a shoulder pole · to choose 子zǐson · child

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How to pronounce 撂挑子

撂挑子

liào tiāo zi

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