拉场子

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   (of a performer) to put on a show at an outdoor venue (temple fair, marketplace etc)

   • tāxǐhuānzàimiàohuìshànglāchǎngzi.

     他喜欢在庙会上拉场子。🔊

     He likes to show off and draw a crowd at temple fairs.

2. 貳动verb

   (fig.) to enhance sb's reputation

   • tāhěnhuìlāchǎngzi.

     他很会拉场子。🔊

     He's very good at promoting others and building up their reputation.

3. 參动verb

   to make a name for oneself

   • tālāchǎngzihěnlìhài.

     他拉场子很厉害。🔊

     He is very good at drumming up business and building his reputation.