AB制

Traditional form:

AB制

Pinyin (reading):

A Bzhì

Definitions:

• to split the bill (where the male counterpart foots the larger portion of the sum)
• (theater) a system where two actors take turns in acting the main role, with one actor replacing the other if either is unavailable

Characters:

• 制 - system; to establish; to manufacture; to overpower

Traditional characters:

• 制 - system; to establish; to manufacture; to overpower