xiē​zi

prologue

Senses

楔子 xiē​zi prologue

noun · a prologue in modern novels or an introduction or interlude in Yuan dynasty drama

这本小说的楔子交代了故事的历史背景。

楔子 xiē​zi wedge

noun · a physical object such as a wedge, peg, or stopper used to fix or fill a gap

由于桌子不稳,他在桌子腿下面塞了一个楔子。

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