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巴掌
bā​zhang

palm

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 一个巴掌拍不响 yī​ge​bā​zhǎng​pāi​bù​xiǎng cooperation required
    it is difficult to achieve anything alone or without the support and cooperation of others
  • 打一巴掌,给个甜枣 dǎ​yī​bā​zhang, gěi​gè​tián​zǎo stick and carrot
    to deal harshly with someone and then offer something by way of consolation; a tactic of alternating punishment and reward