guān​zi

climax

  • created sense approved 关子/關子 · guān​zi · climax — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    guān​zi

    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 · guān​zi · crucial point — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    guān​zi

    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 · guān​zi · paper money — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    guān​zi

    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 · guān​zi · pass — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    guān​zi

    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 · guān​zi · messenger — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    guān​zi

    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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