| 抱佛脚 |
bào fó jiǎo |
(fig.) to scramble to make up for a lack of preparation; to make a frantic, last-ditch effort; to cram for an exam (cf. 平时不烧香，临时抱佛脚) |
| 抱 |
bào |
to hold / to carry (in one's arms) / to hug / to embrace / to surround / to cherish / (coll.) (of clothes) to fit nicely |
| 佛 |
Fó |
Buddha; Buddhism (abbr. for 佛陀) |
| 佛 |
fú |
used in 仿佛 |
| 佛 |
fú |
used in 仿佛 |
| 佛 |
fú |
(female) head ornament / variant of 佛 |
| 脚 |
jiǎo |
foot / leg (of an animal or an object) / base (of an object) / CL:双,只 / classifier for kicks |
| 脚 |
jué |
role (variant of 角) |