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v.infmlmetatake the blame/responsibility for somebody else; carry the can
明明是他做的事，却叫小王顶缸。
Actually he did it, but Xiao Wang took the blame.
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Word usage
- Separable word"顶" and "缸" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他犯错却让我顶了缸。
I take the blame for his mistake.