bǎn dèng 
		wooden bench or stool
CL:張|张[zhang1],條|条[tiao2]
		 
		
		
		
		
			 
		
				
		
			zuò lěng bǎn dèng 
		to hold an inconsequential job
to receive a cold reception
to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience
to be out in the cold
to be sidelined
to warm the bench
to cool one's heels
		 
		
		
														
		
		
			 
		
				
		
			zhuō yǐ bǎn dèng 
		chairs and tables
household furniture