zhǎng​yìn

to hold power

  • created sense approved 掌印 · zhǎng​yìn · to hold power — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhǎng​yìn

    to hold power

    To be in charge of an official seal; figuratively, to hold power, preside over matters, or be the person in authority.

    掌, 印

    掌 (literal) → 掌 · zhǎng · to be in charge 印 (literal) → 印 · yìn · stamp

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  • created sense approved 掌印 · zhǎng​yìn · palm print — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhǎng​yìn

    palm print

    A mark or impression left by the palm of the hand or the sole of a foot.

    掌 (literal) → 掌 · zhǎng · palm 印 (literal) → 印 · yìn · mark

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  • created sense approved 掌印 · zhǎng​yìn · person in charge — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhǎng​yìn

    person in charge

    (Literary) The person who holds the official seal or the person currently in charge of an organization.

    掌 (literal) → 掌 · zhǎng · to be in charge 印 (literal) → 印 · yìn · stamp

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