shuāng​huáng

double reed

  • created sense approved 双簧/雙簧 · shuāng​huáng · comic double act — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    双簧 / 雙簧

    shuāng​huáng

    comic double act

    a form of theatrical performance in which one person sits in front performing silent actions while another hidden behind them provides the speech and singing; a two-man comic show

    双 (literal) → 双/雙 · shuāng · two 簧 (literal) → 簧 · huáng · reed

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  • created sense approved 双簧/雙簧 · shuāng​huáng · collusive double act — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    双簧 / 雙簧

    shuāng​huáng

    collusive double act

    (metaphorical) deceptive tactic or scheme in which two people collaborate secretly, with one acting in public while the other pulls the strings behind the scenes

    双 (literal) → 双/雙 · shuāng · two 簧 (literal) → 簧 · huáng · reed

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  • created sense approved 双簧/雙簧 · shuāng​huáng · double reed — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    双簧 / 雙簧

    shuāng​huáng

    double reed

    (music) a double reed, such as those used in an oboe or bassoon

    双 (literal) → 双/雙 · shuāng · two 簧 (literal) → 簧 · huáng · reed

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