shǒu​tān​zi

to mind a stall

  • created sense approved 守摊子/守攤子 · shǒu​tān​zi · to mind a stall — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    守摊子 / 守攤子

    shǒu​tān​zi

    to mind a stall

    To look after a vendor's stall; to keep a stall open for business.

    守, 摊子

    守 (literal) → 守 · shǒu · to guard 摊子 (literal) → 摊子/攤子 · tān​zi · stall

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  • created sense approved 守摊子/守攤子 · shǒu​tān​zi · to stick to old ways — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    守摊子 / 守攤子

    shǒu​tān​zi

    to stick to old ways

    To maintain the status quo or keep a situation going without making any progress or attempting to innovate.

    守, 摊子

    守 (literal) → 守 · shǒu · to maintain 摊子 (literal) → 摊子/攤子 · tān​zi · setup

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