跑龙套

跑龍套
pǎolóngtào
to play a small role

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 跑 pǎo
  1. to run
  2. to run away
  3. to escape
  4. to run around (on errands etc)
  5. (of a gas or liquid) to leak or evaporate
  6. (verb complement) away
  7. off
2 龙套 lóngtào
  1. costume of minor characters in opera, featuring dragon designs
  2. walk-on