長他人志氣,滅自己威風

Chinese

 
long; length; forever; always; constantly; chief; head; elder; to grow; to develop
another person; other people; others extinguish self; oneself; by oneself awe-inspiring grandeur; majestic demeanor; majestic and awe-inspiring
trad. (長他人志氣,滅自己威風) 他人 志氣 自己 威風
simp. (长他人志气,灭自己威风) 他人 志气 自己 威风

Pronunciation


Idiom

長他人志氣,滅自己威風

  1. to help the opposition's aspirations, while undermining one's own power and prestige; aiding the enemy
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