pāi​bǎn HSK7

to have the final say

拍板 pāi//bǎn
to have the final say
To make a final decision or ruling; to give the official go-ahead; to close a deal as an auctioneer would by rapping a gavel.
to beat time
To strike clappers or beat time to a rhythm while singing or playing music.
clappers
A traditional Chinese percussion instrument made of hardwood pieces used to beat time, typically in opera or instrumental ensembles
gavel
A wooden hammer or board used by an auctioneer to signal the completion of a sale

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0.420 per million appears in 0% of films
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1.81 per million

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HSK 3.0
Level 7

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