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Chinese
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wave; (Cantonese) ball
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tenth (in price); to break; to fold tenth (in price); to break; to fold; to turn; broken (as of rope, stick) |
simp. and trad.
(波折)
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波
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折
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Pronunciation
Noun
波折
- twists and turns; ups and downs; obstacles; setbacks
- (calligraphy) wave-slant stroke
Synonyms
- (twists and turns): 挫折 (cuòzhé), (Hokkien) 撞突
- (wave-slant stroke): 波磔 (bōzhé)
Derived terms