拍案而起 in English pai1 an4 er2 qi3 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) to slap the table and stand up (idiomatic expression); metaphorically at the end of one's tether
  • unable to take it any more

Simplified Characters

拍 案 而 起

Traditional Characters

拍 案 而 起

Pinyin

pai1 an4 er2 qi3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

拍pai1to pat 案an4(legal) case 而er2and 起qi3to rise