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gěng

Definitions

  1. 1. branch
  2. 2. stem
  3. 3. stalk
  4. 4. to block
  5. 5. to hinder
  6. 6. (neologism that evolved from 哏gén, initially in Taiwan, during the first decade of the 21st century) memorable creative idea (joke, catchphrase, meme, neologism, witty remark etc)
  7. 7. prominent feature of a creative work (punchline of a joke, trope in a drama, special ingredient in a dish, riff in a pop song etc)

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