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杈杆儿
chā​gǎn​r

protector of prostitutes

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
杈杆儿 杈桿兒 chā​gǎn​r
protector of prostitutes
(historical) A man who protects or controls prostitutes, originally referring to her husband
backer
(figurative) Someone who provides backing or support to another person; a patron or sponsor

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