Definition
叠罗汉 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to form a human pyramid', often seen in performances, games, or acrobatics. You can insert a measure word or number between the two characters, e.g., 叠了一个罗汉 ('made a human pyramid'). The verb 叠 alone means 'to pile up', and 罗汉 refers to arhats (from Buddhism), but together the phrase is a fixed expression.
v.o.
to form a human pyramid (as a sport, game, or performance)
Examples
- 叠罗汉。Xiǎo péngyou men zài tǐyù kè shàng dié luō.The children formed a human pyramid in PE class.
- ，。Tāmen dié le yí ge luóhàn, kàn qǐlai hěn hǎowán.They made a human pyramid that looked really fun.
- 叠罗汉。dié luō xūyào dàjiā hùxiāng pèihé.Making a human pyramid requires everyone to cooperate.
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