mechanical valve used in machinery or pipes to control the flow, pressure, or direction of liquids and gases

a military leader who exercises control over a region by force, typically in a period of weak central government

A valve used to control gas pressure or release air, steam, or other fluids; it often opens automatically when pressure reaches a certain limit.

a powerful person who has wealth and influence in the financial or industrial sectors; a tycoon

(literary) an old and powerful family of high social status; a prominent clan

A group of military factions led by Yuan Shikai and his successors that controlled the Beijing government from 1912 to 1928, later splitting into the Zhili, Anhui, and Fengtian cliques after Yuan's death.

A device used on boilers, pressure vessels, or water pipes that automatically opens to release pressure and prevent damage

A valve used to reduce the pressure of fluids like steam, compressed air, or hydraulic oil to a required standard level; also used to lower high water pressure in pipelines

throttle valve used to control the flow of fluid or gas in an engine

A device installed in fluid pipelines used to switch flow on and off or control the flow rate, such as a sluice valve or throttle valve.

a valve used to release air or gas from a system, such as a pressure-reducing or vent valve

Fengtian clique of northern warlords active during the early 20th century

A domineering scholar who uses their influence to control academic circles and suppress dissent

(derogatory) a party chief or tyrant who uses their power to control a political organization and form personal factions

The Anhui faction of the Northern warlords from approximately 1911 to 1929

constant or incessant fighting among rival warlords

an illustrious family with a long and prestigious history

The family background or social standing of an official; an influential official clan

bottom valve or foot valve, typically used at the bottom of a pump suction pipe to prevent backflow

The Guangxi warlord faction, active from 1911 to 1930.

the Zhili faction of the Northern Warlords, a powerful group during the early years of the Republic of China

a sleeve valve

an angle valve; a type of valve with the inlet and outlet ports oriented at an angle to each other

A system of government or a society ruled by the wealthy.

the inner part of a valve that controls the flow of liquid or gas; valve stem

(literary) a powerful and distinguished family; a family of high status based on generations of meritorious service

top valve; head valve