刀斧手

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Chinese

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knife hatchet hand; convenient; ‑er
simp. and trad.
(刀斧手)

Pronunciation

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Note:
  • to-pó͘-chhiú/to-pú-chhiú - vernacular;
  • to-hú-siú - literary.

    Noun

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    刀斧手

    1. (archaic) executioner; headsman
    2. (archaic) any (imperial) guard who carries a weapon