hidden trigger; catch mechanism
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hidden trigger; secret catch; concealed mechanism
dialectA dialect term primarily used in northern China (Beijing dialect). Refers to a simple mechanical latch or trigger hidden within an object that, when touched or moved, causes another part to move or open. Commonly found in traditional boxes, secret doors, or puzzle mechanisms.
Zhè这
mù木
hé盒
shàng上
yǒu有
xiāo消
xi息
r儿
，
yī一
àn按
jiù就
néng能
dǎ打
kāi开
。
This wooden box has a hidden catch; it opens with one press.
Gǔ古
dǒng董
guì柜
zi子
cháng常
cháng常
shè设
jì计
jīng精
qiǎo巧
de的
xiāo消
xi息
r儿
。
Antique cabinets often feature ingeniously designed hidden mechanisms.
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Nǐ你
bié别
luàn乱
pèng碰
，
xiǎo小
xīn心
chù触
fā发
xiāo消
xi息
r儿
。
Don't touch things randomly; be careful not to trigger the hidden mechanism.