光杆司令

光杆司令:

Literally means:

one-stemcommander in chief; a leader with no supporters.

Actually means:

光杆, bare stem of plants with flowers and leaves falling out. This phrase literally means a commander in chief with no soldiers under his control.

It figuratively means one has no one to assist him or work for him, or a leader with no supporters. It is derogatory.

光杆，指草木原有的花和叶子都掉光了，只剩光秃秃的茎。光杆司令，没有士兵的司令。

它比喻没有帮手或下属，或失掉群众支持的领导人。具有贬义色彩。