壓軸

压轴
yāzhòu
  1. short for 壓軸子／压轴子 (yāzhòuzi)
  2. to present the last but one item on a theatrical performance

Wiktionary

Entry Composition

=1 壓 yā
  1. to press
  2. to push down
  3. to keep under (control)
  4. pressure
=1 壓 yà
  1. used in 壓根兒 yàgēnr
  2. used in 壓馬路 yàmǎlù
  3. used in 壓板 yàbǎn
=2 軸 zhóu
  1. axis
  2. axle
  3. spool (for thread)
  4. roller (for scrolls)
  5. classifier for calligraphy rolls etc
=2 軸 zhòu
  1. see 壓軸戲 yāzhòuxì
  2. Taiwan pr. zhóu

Containing this entry

壓軸好戲 yāzhòuhǎoxì see 壓軸戲 yāzhòuxì
壓軸戲 yāzhòuxì
  1. next-to-last item on a program (theater)
  2. climax
壓軸子 yāzhòuzi