zuò​jiǎn

to spin a cocoon

Senses

作茧/ 作繭 zuò​jiǎn to spin a cocoon

(of a silkworm) to spin a cocoon and become a pupa

作茧/ 作繭 zuò​jiǎn to become an official

(metaphorical) to serve in a government position or become an official

作茧/ 作繭 zuò​jiǎn to be pregnant

(literary) to become pregnant

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