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抱关执籥
抱关执籥
抱关执籥

抱关执籥 — “To hold a humble position as a gatekeeper or custodian”

抱关执籥 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hold a humble position as a gatekeeper or custodian”. To be a minor official in charge of guarding. Literally, “Hold the gate bolt, grasp the key”.

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抱关执籥 Pronunciation and Pinyin

抱关执籥 Character Breakdown

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
抱
bào8to embrace or hold
关
guān6to close, concern, or pass
执
zhí6hold, grasp, execute
籥yuè—

Example Sentence with 抱关执籥

他虽然只是一个抱关执籥的小职员,却对工作认真负责,从不懈怠。
Although he holds a humble position as a gatekeeper, he is dedicated and responsible in his work, never slacking off.

Idioms Related to 抱关执籥

Synonyms of 抱关执籥

  • bào抱guān关zhí执yuè钥serve as a gatekeeper

More idioms starting with 抱

  • bào抱bù不píng平to stand up against injustice
  • bào抱lìng令shǒu守lǜ律rigidly adhere to rules
  • bào抱fó佛jiǎo脚make a hasty last-minute effort
  • bào抱guān关jī击tuò柝hold a humble, lowly position
  • bào抱bīng冰gōng公shì事arduous unrewarding public service
  • bào抱tóu头dà大kū哭weep bitterly and uncontrollably
  • bào抱tóu头tòng痛kū哭weep bitterly in each other's arms
  • bào抱tóu头suō缩xiàng项cower in fear
  • bào抱tóu头shǔ鼠cuàn窜flee in a panic
  • bào抱zǐ子nòng弄sūn孙enjoying old age with children and grandchildren
  • bào抱bǎo宝huái怀zhēn珍possess noble virtues and talents

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Questions about 抱关执籥

What does 抱关执籥 mean?

抱关执籥 (bào guān zhí yuè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hold a humble position as a gatekeeper or custodian”.

How do you pronounce 抱关执籥?

抱关执籥 is pronounced bào guān zhí yuè in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 抱关执籥 literally mean?

Literally, 抱关执籥 means “Hold the gate bolt, grasp the key”. It is used to mean “to hold a humble position as a gatekeeper or custodian”.

What is the Chinese definition of 抱关执籥?

持门闩,拿钥匙。指监门小吏的职务。

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