棒喝

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Chinese

a stick; club or cudgel; smart
a stick; club or cudgel; smart; capable; strong
 
to drink; to shout; to shout applause
trad. (棒喝)
simp. #(棒喝)

Pronunciation


Verb

棒喝

  1. (Buddhism, of a novice monk) to receive a blow with a stick or a yell by his master to bring about instant realization or awakening
  2. (figurative) to give a stern warning; to give a wake-up call

Derived terms

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