English–Chinese
“support from the sidelines” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqiāo biān gǔ
Example
不要在旁边敲边鼓，直接说出你的意见。bú yào zài páng biān qiāo biān gǔ zhí jiē shuō chū nǐ de yì jiàn
Don't support from the sidelines; state your opinion directly.
How to say “support from the sidelines” in Chinese
“Support from the sidelines” in Chinese is 敲边鼓 (qiāo biān gǔ).
A person at the edge of a dispute or effort adds force to one side without directing the main action.
Example sentences with 敲边鼓
会议上，他表面说中立话，但在关键时刻却为老板敲边鼓。huì yì shàng tā biǎo miàn shuō zhōng lì huà dàn zài guān jiàn shí kè què wèi láo bǎn qiāo biān gǔ
At the meeting, he said neutral things on the surface, but at a crucial moment, he supported the boss from the sidelines.
Tips for using 敲边鼓
- In conversation, this expression can sound mildly critical because it highlights support given without taking the central role or responsibility.