插足

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Chinese

insert; stick in; pierce
insert; stick in; pierce; to take part in; to interfere; to interpose
 
 foot; to be sufficient
trad. (插足) 插 足
simp. #(插足) 插 足

Pronunciation

Verb

插⫽足 (verb-object) (intransitive)

  1. (figurative, usually derogatory) to set foot in; to put one's feet on
  2. (figurative) to get involved in; (especially of a third person) to step between (two persons in a love relationship)
    第三者插足  ―  dìsānzhě chāzú  ―  the other man or woman gets involved (in a relationship)

Synonyms

  • (to set foot in):
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