越俎代庖(yuè zǔ dài páo)

4 characters

lit. to go beyond the sacrificial altar and take over…

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generic word for peoples or…Full guide →
a stand for food at sacrificeFull guide →
to be a substitute forFull guide →
kitchenFull guide →

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