抱关击柝 bàoguānjītuò gatekeeper and night watchman Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 抱 bào verb to hold to hold or carry in one's arms; to hug or embrace关 關 guān noun pass A mountain pass; a strategic checkpoint at a border or critical location击柝 擊柝 jītuò to beat the watch To strike a wooden clapper while patrolling at night as a warning or signal.