pāi bǎndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
wooden clappers (percussion instrument) / to beat time with clappers (for a singer) / (auctioneer's) board or gavel / to slap the board to signal a sale; to bring down the gavel / (fig.) to make a decision; to have the final say
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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:

拍板 拍板 [pai1 ban3] /wooden clappers (percussion instrument)/to beat time with clappers (for a singer)/(auctioneer's) board or gavel/to slap the board to signal a sale; to bring down the gavel/(fig.) to make a decision; to have the final say/

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拍板
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