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走過場
zau2 gwo3 coeng4 |
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[1] go through the motions; do sth as a mere formality; be conducted in a perfunctory way [2] (of an opera actor) go from one end of the stage to the other without stopping Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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走過場 / 走过场 | ||
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Characters in this word:走 zau2 - run; walk過 gwo3 - pass through; across 場 coeng4 - sports arena; open space; field; show |
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