卡脖子

卡脖子

Literally means:

constrict someone by the neck; attack on the vital point

Actually means:

impede on the vital link

卡, to constrict or pinch something or a part of the human body to keep it from moving.

This phrase means attacking, impeding or limiting by holding tion, failure or impairment. It also means that something cannot continue smoothly because some part is hindered or limited

卡，用力夹住某物或人体的某个部位，不让活动。

卡脖子，比喻抓住要害或关键的地方，加以打击、阻碍或限制，使人遭受挫折、失败或受到损害。也指事情的某个地方受到阻碍或限制，无法顺利或正常进行。