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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.
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Original source entry:
捨車保帥 舍车保帅 [she3 ju1 bao3 shuai4] /rook sacrifice to save the king (in Chinese chess); fig. to protect a senior figure by blaming an underling/to pass the buck/Source material and teaching drafts have separate provenance. Long-term commercial licensing remains under review.
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