dǎ​gēng

to sound the night watches

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  • created sense approved 打更 · dǎ​gēng · to sound the night watches — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    dǎ​gēng

    to sound the night watches

    (traditional) to sound the night watches by hitting a gong or wooden clappers, formerly used to tell the time at night

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  • created sense approved 打更 · dǎ​gēng · patrol at night — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    dǎ​gēng

    patrol at night

    to keep watch or go on night patrol; to act as a night watchman

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