下不来台

xià bù lái tái

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Definitions

1. to be put on the spot
2. to find oneself in an awkward situation

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Child Words of 下不来台

• 下 下 xià: down
• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 来 来 lái: to come
• 台 台 tái: desk; table; counter
• 下不来 下不来 xià bù lái: awkward
• 来台 来台 lái tái: to visit Taiwan (esp. from PRC)