抱
佛
脚

Word Definition - 抱佛脚

bào fó jiǎo (fig.) to scramble to make up for a lack of preparation; to make a frantic, last-ditch effort; to cram for an exam (cf. 平時不燒香，臨時抱佛腳|平时不烧香，临时抱佛脚[píng shí bù shāo xiāng , lín shí bào fó jiǎo])

Individual Character Details

抱 bào
佛 fó, fú, fú, fú
脚 jiǎo, jué