拍板

pāi bǎn

Dictionary entry

wooden clappers (percussion instrument)

What does 拍板 mean?

拍板 (pāi bǎn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1wooden clappers (percussion instrument)

2to beat time with clappers (for a singer)

3(auctioneer's) board or gavel

4to slap the board to signal a sale; to bring down the gavel

5(fig.) to make a decision; to have the final say

Character breakdown

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拍pāito pat · to clap 板bǎnboard · plank

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How to pronounce 拍板

拍板

pāi bǎn

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