chā​gǎn​r

protector of prostitutes

  • created reference approved 杈杆儿/杈桿兒 → 根 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    杈杆儿 / 杈桿兒 chā​gǎn​r

    根 gēn

    classifier

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  • created sense approved 杈杆儿/杈桿兒 · chā​gǎn​r · protector of prostitutes — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    杈杆儿 / 杈桿兒

    chā​gǎn​r

    protector of prostitutes

    (historical) A man who protects or controls prostitutes, originally referring to her husband

    杈 (literal) → 杈 · chā · barrier 杆儿 (literal) → 杆儿/桿兒 · gǎn​r · stick

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  • created sense approved 杈杆儿/杈桿兒 · chā​gǎn​r · backer — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    杈杆儿 / 杈桿兒

    chā​gǎn​r

    backer

    (figurative) Someone who provides backing or support to another person; a patron or sponsor

    杈 (literal) → 杈 · chā · barrier 杆儿 (literal) → 杆儿/桿兒 · gǎn​r · stick

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