圓場
yuán​chǎng

to mediate

  • created sense approved 圆场/圓場 · yuán​chǎng · to mediate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    圆场 / 圓場

    yuán​chǎng

    to mediate

    To step in to break a deadlock, resolve a dispute, or broker a compromise.

    圆, 场

    圆 (literal) → 圆/圓 · yuán · satisfactory 场 (literal) → 场/場 · chǎng · place

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  • created sense approved 圆场/圓場 · yuán​chǎng · walking in a circle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    圆场 / 圓場

    yuán​chǎng

    walking in a circle

    A movement in traditional opera where a performer walks in a circular path to indicate a change of location or the passage of time.

    圆, 场

    圆 (literal) → 圆/圓 · yuán · round 场 (literal) → 场/場 · chǎng · [events/performances]

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