kuà​dāo

to support by performing

  • created sense approved 跨刀 · kuà​dāo · to support by performing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kuà​dāo

    to support by performing

    to appear in someone else's show or help an endeavor by taking on an important role; originally used in Chinese opera for a famous performer playing a supporting role to help a newcomer.

    跨, 刀

    跨 (literal) → 跨 · kuà · to cross over 刀 (literal) → 刀 · dāo · knife

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  • created sense approved 跨刀 · kuà​dāo · to wear a sword — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kuà​dāo

    to wear a sword

    (literary) to carry a knife or sword at the waist or belt.

    跨, 刀

    跨 (literal) → 跨 · kuà · to straddle 刀 (literal) → 刀 · dāo · knife

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