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捧哏 (pung2 gan1) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

捧哏 (pung2 gan1, pěng gén) — straight man (supporting role in comic dialogue 對口相聲|对口相声[dui4 kou3 xiang4 sheng1]); (of a straight man) to react with exasperation to the silliness of the funny man 逗哏[dou4 gen2]

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 捧紅 (pung2 hung4) — to make someone a star; to make someone popular
• 捧 (bung2) — to clasp; to cup the hands; to hold up with both hands; to offer (esp. in cuppe…
• 捧 (fung2) — to clasp; to cup the hands; to hold up with both hands; to offer (esp. in cuppe…
• 捧 (pung2) — to clasp; to cup the hands; to hold up with both hands; to offer (esp. in cuppe…
• 捧上天 (pung2 soeng5 tin1) — to praise to the skies; to shower with excessive praise
• 捧到天上 (pung2 dou3 tin1 soeng6) — to praise lavishly

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