Definitions

1. 1. lit. to throw a brick to attract jade (idiom)
2. 2. fig. I offer a humble remark, please give us your valued opinion (e.g. commonplace remarks as a foreword to a distinguished speech)

Components

• 抛 pāo – to throw
• 砖 zhuān – brick
• 引 yǐn – to draw (e.g. a bow)
• 玉 yù – jade