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掌故

zhǎnggù

anecdote / tales (esp. about historical figure)

Character Breakdown

掌
zhǎng
in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot
HSK 5
故
gù
reason, cause; happening, instance
HSK 3

Additional Information

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Chinese
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