gwaan1 dou1關刀关刀
Jyutpinggwaan1 dou1
Yalegwāan dōu
Definition
Guandao, a type of Chinese pole weapon with a large, heavy blade mounted on a long shaft.
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How it's used
Beyond the historical weapon, this term is frequently used in the idiom 耍關刀 to describe someone showing off their skills or performing a task with great flair. It carries a sense of grandiosity, often implying that the person is making a big display of their abilities in front of others.
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baa2把báExamples
He is holding a guandao and practicing with it.
Who would bring a guandao out on the street?
Related words
Common phrases
to perform with a guandao or to show off
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Grammar guides
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