握印把子

wòyìnbàzi ㄨㄛˋ ㄧㄣˋ ㄅㄚˋ ˙ㄗ

    • to hold power or authority

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · Rarely used now

Literally
grip the handle of the official seal
Meaning
To hold power or authority; usually written 掌印把子.

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