卖关子 mài guān zi

to keep listeners in suspense (in storytelling)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to keep listeners in suspense (in storytelling)
  2. 2. to keep people on tenterhooks

Characters

Character Meaning
卖 mài HSK 2
to sell; to show off or flaunt; to betray
关 guān HSK 1
to close; to shut; to turn off
子 zi HSK 1
(noun suffix); son; child