created sense approved 关子/關子 · guānzi · climax — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
关子 / 關子
guānzi
climax
The most tense or suspenseful part of a story, play, or novel; often used with the verb [[卖|賣|mai4]] to mean keeping someone in suspense.
关 (literal) → 关/關 · guān · juncture 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix
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created sense approved 关子/關子 · guānzi · crucial point — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
关子 / 關子
guānzi
crucial point
The key or most important part of a matter or situation.
关 (literal) → 关/關 · guān · juncture 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix
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created sense approved 关子/關子 · guānzi · paper money — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
关子 / 關子
guānzi
paper money
(bound form) A type of paper money used during the Southern Song dynasty.
关 (literal) → 关/關 · guān · [payment] 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix
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created sense approved 关子/關子 · guānzi · pass — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
关子 / 關子
guānzi
pass
(bound form) An official pass or permit used to enter and leave the imperial palace during the Song dynasty.
关 (literal) → 关/關 · guān · pass 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix
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created sense approved 关子/關子 · guānzi · messenger — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
关子 / 關子
guānzi
messenger
(archaic) A low-ranking officer or messenger who delivers official documents or notices
关 (literal) → 关/關 · guān · to concern 子 (bound) → 子 · zi · noun suffix
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