Chinese puzzle

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Chinese puzzle

1. A very intricate puzzle.

2. Something very difficult or complex.

Chinese puzzle

1. (Group Games / Games, other than specified) an intricate puzzle, esp one consisting of boxes within boxes

2. a complicated problem

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Chinese puzzle - intricate or ingenious puzzle consisting of boxes within boxes

puzzle - a game that tests your ingenuity

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