尚方剑

尚方剑
shàngfāngjiàn

imperial sword (giving bearer arbitrary powers)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    imperial sword (giving bearer arbitrary powers)

    • The Shangfang sword was a weapon bestowed by ancient emperors upon their high officials.

  2. noun

    in fiction, Chinese version of 007's license to kill

    • The shang fang sword was a special privilege that ancient emperors granted to high officials.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A mouth uttering words from a distant small place elevates something lofty and admirable.

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