垫底

diàndǐ

to come last; to have a bite first

Dictionary entry

to put sth on the bottom; to eat sth to tide oneself over until mealtime; to lay the foundation

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垫
底

See it in sentences

他这次考试垫底了。

Tā zhè cì kǎoshì diàndǐ le.

English

He came last in the exam.

先吃点东西垫垫底。

Xiān chī diǎn dōngxi diàn diàndǐ.

English

Have a little food first to tide yourself over.

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