mask; silver dollar; main part; sucker
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesnoun
a mask worn over the head
Refers to a type of costume mask, often used in traditional performances or festivals.
The lion dancers wore colorful masks.
At the temple fair, people sell masks of various cartoon characters.
noun
silver dollar with Yuan Shikai's portrait
archaicA historical currency; also colloquially called '袁大头'.
Grandpa collected a few silver dollars from the Republic of China era.
This silver dollar is a precious cultural relic.
noun
the bigger end; main part; most important aspect
informalOften used with '儿' (r) in colloquial speech. Means the primary or larger portion of something.
Focus on the main part of the work; don't get bogged down in trivialities.
The bulk of this money will be used to pay rent.
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The lion's share of the profit goes to the company; we only get a small portion.
noun
sucker; person who is easily fooled and loses money
informalA derogatory term for someone who is cheated or overcharged, often out of gullibility or to show off.
Don't take me for a sucker; this price is outrageous.
He's treating everyone tonight, playing the sucker again.
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Be careful not to get ripped off at tourist spots; don't be a sucker.