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The Chinese word "唱双簧" is formed by combining the verb "唱" (to sing) with the noun "双簧" (a traditional performance where one person mouths words and acts while another provides the voice), resulting in a compound that literally means "to perform shuanghuang", directly describing the action of engaging in that specific collaborative art form.

Word Definition - 唱双簧

chàng shuāng huáng lit. to sing a duet; fig. to collaborate with sb; also used satirically: to play second fiddle to