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