chuī táidictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(coll.) to fall through / to result in failure / (of a relationship) to break up
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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:

吹臺 吹台 [chui1 tai2] /(coll.) to fall through/to result in failure/(of a relationship) to break up/

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Other forms in these source records: 吹臺

  • 吹
    chuī

    to blow / to play a wind instrument / to blast / to puff / to boast / to brag / to end in failure / to fall through

  • 台
    tāi

    used in place names

    tái

    (classical) you (in letters) / desk / table / counter / platform / stage / terrace / stand / support / station / broadcasting station / classifier for vehicles or machines / typhoon

    Tái

    Taiwan (abbr.) / surname Tai

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