chuān​chā

interweave; subplot

  • created sense approved 穿插 · chuān​chā · interweave; subplot — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    chuān​chā

    interweave; subplot

    to weave in or insert secondary material into a main narrative or performance; a subplot or interlude used for variety or to support a theme

    穿 (literal) → 穿 · chuān · to pass through 插 (literal) → 插 · chā · to interpose

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  • created sense approved 穿插 · chuān​chā · to alternate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    chuān​chā

    to alternate

    to do different tasks at the same time or in turns; to cross over or overlap

    穿 (literal) → 穿 · chuān · to pass through 插 (literal) → 插 · chā · to interpose

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  • created sense approved 穿插 · chuān​chā · to thrust deep — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    chuān​chā

    to thrust deep

    (military) to penetrate or thrust deep into enemy lines or territory

    穿 (literal) → 穿 · chuān · to pierce 插 (literal) → 插 · chā · to insert

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  • created sense approved 穿插 · chuān​chā · to mediate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    chuān​chā

    to mediate

    to serve as a go-between or intermediary

    穿 (literal) → 穿 · chuān · to string together 插 (literal) → 插 · chā · to interpose

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