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打小报告
Idiomdǎ xiǎo bàogào
Description
“打小报告”的意思是偷偷向老师或上级说别人的坏话或不好的事。
"打小报告" means secretly telling the teacher or a superior about someone else's bad behavior or faults.
这个词常常带有不好的感觉,因为大家不喜欢在背后告状的人。
This term often has a negative connotation because people dislike those who report others behind their backs.
Meanings
打小报告dǎ xiǎo bàogào
to secretly tell on someone; to tattle
他喜欢向老师打小报告。
He likes to tattle to the teacher.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "file a little report" — 打 (make) + 小 (little) + 报告 (report).
- Nuance
negative tone; implies secretly informing on peers to gain favor.
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