下马

xià mǎ

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Definitions

1. to dismount from a horse
2. (fig.) to abandon (a project)

Words Containing 下马

display of severity immediately on taking office

舍得一身剐，敢把皇帝拉下马

shě de yī shēn guǎ , gǎn bǎ huáng dì lā xià mǎ

one who does not fear the death of thousand cuts will dare to unhorse the emperor (proverb)

Child Words of 下马

down

horse