小辫子 (xiǎo biàn zǐ) — (figurative) vulnerable point, something that can be used against one; (literal) short braid, pigtail (hairstyle)
Definition
Literally a short braid or pigtail. Figuratively, it means a 'handle' on someone — a past mistake or weakness others can use against you (抓住小辫子).
noun
(figurative) vulnerable pointsomething that can be used against one(literal) short braidpigtail (hairstyle)
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Examples
- 小辫子。Tā zǒng xǐ huan zhuā zhù bié rén de xiǎo biàn zǐ bú fàng.He always likes to hold on to other people's vulnerabilities.
- ，小辫子。Zuò shì yào xiǎo xīn, bié ràng rén zhuā zhù nǐ de xiǎo biàn zǐ.Be careful when doing things; don't let others catch your vulnerable points.
- 小辫子。Tā jīn tiān shū le yí gè xiǎo biàn zǐ.She wore a little braid today.
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