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棋子 (qí zǐ): chess piece

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HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: chess piece
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

chess piece
(fig.) a pawn (used by others for their own purposes)

Chinese explanation

下棋时用来在棋盘上移动的小物件，如象棋子、围棋子等，形状和标记因棋类不同而不同
比喻被别人利用、没有自主权的人。

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Character breakdown

chess

HSK 3

noun suffix

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