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Yalefaai
Definition
Grand, great, or strange; also used in the compound word for puppet.
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How it's used
The character 傀 is almost exclusively used in the compound 傀儡. It carries a strong negative connotation of being controlled or lacking personal agency. While it can refer to physical puppets in a theatrical context, it is far more common in political or social commentary to describe someone who is merely a figurehead.
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He is just like a puppet, doing whatever others tell him.
In this play, who is the real puppet?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a toy doll, which is better referred to as 公仔. Using 傀儡 for a child's toy sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
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