- 丷(two diagonal strokes (opening/closing))ASSOCIATIVE
- 天(sky; heaven)ASSOCIATIVE
A door with a bolt underneath the sky is where things open and close, connecting to everything.
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关公面前耍大刀
关公面前耍大刀
lit. to wield the broadsword in the presence of Lord Guan (idiom)
2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings
MEANING
- 壹动verb
lit. to wield the broadsword in the presence of Lord Guan (idiom)
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Showing off sword skills in front of Guan Yu is truly bringing an axe to a master carpenter.
- 貳动verb
fig. to make a fool of oneself by showing off in front of an expert
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To display one's skill with a sword before Guan Yu is to overestimate one's own ability.
STROKE ORDER
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 八(eight; split in two)RADICAL
- 厶(private; personal)ASSOCIATIVE
Public means sharing your private things with everyone to become shared property.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 面(face; image)ASSOCIATIVE
The character 面 depicts a human face with an outline and eyes in the center.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 刖(chop off leg (punishment))RADICAL
- 丷(two strokes indicating progress)ASSOCIATIVE
- 一(one; foundation)ASSOCIATIVE
Ahead lies the path we step forward on, overcoming all obstacles and penalties to advance.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 而(beard; lower face)ASSOCIATIVE
- 女(woman; female)ASSOCIATIVE
A woman uses her charm and clever words to tease and banter with others.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 刀(knife (pictographic))ASSOCIATIVE
The character knife resembles the curved shape of a blade with a handle.
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关公面前耍大刀
Traditional關公面前耍大刀
lit. to wield the broadsword in the presence of Lord Guan (idiom)
2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings
MEANING
- 壹动verb
lit. to wield the broadsword in the presence of Lord Guan (idiom)
- ，。
Showing off sword skills in front of Guan Yu is truly bringing an axe to a master carpenter.
- 貳动verb
fig. to make a fool of oneself by showing off in front of an expert
- ，。
To display one's skill with a sword before Guan Yu is to overestimate one's own ability.
STROKE ORDER
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⿱(top-bottom)
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 丷(two diagonal strokes (opening/closing))ASSOCIATIVE
- 天(sky; heaven)ASSOCIATIVE
A door with a bolt underneath the sky is where things open and close, connecting to everything.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 八(eight; split in two)RADICAL
- 厶(private; personal)ASSOCIATIVE
Public means sharing your private things with everyone to become shared property.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 面(face; image)ASSOCIATIVE
The character 面 depicts a human face with an outline and eyes in the center.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 刖(chop off leg (punishment))RADICAL
- 丷(two strokes indicating progress)ASSOCIATIVE
- 一(one; foundation)ASSOCIATIVE
Ahead lies the path we step forward on, overcoming all obstacles and penalties to advance.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 而(beard; lower face)ASSOCIATIVE
- 女(woman; female)ASSOCIATIVE
A woman uses her charm and clever words to tease and banter with others.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 刀(knife (pictographic))ASSOCIATIVE
The character knife resembles the curved shape of a blade with a handle.
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