斷臂
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Chinese[edit]
to break; to judge; absolutely to break; to judge; absolutely; decidedly |
arm | ||
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trad. (斷臂) | 斷 | 臂 | |
simp. (断臂) | 断 | 臂 |
Etymology[edit]
- “sincerity of a Buddhist monk”
- From the legend of Dazu Huike.
- “integrity of a chaste woman”
- From a story in the Historical Records of the Five Dynasties.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
斷臂
- (literally) to cut off the arm
- (figurative, literary) A metaphor for the sincerity of a Buddhist monk in search of Buddha's truth.
- (figurative, literary) A metaphor for the integrity of a woman striving to maintain her chastity.
- (figurative) A metaphor for homosexuality, especially between males.
Derived terms[edit]
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Noun[edit]
斷臂
Adjective[edit]
斷臂