尚方宝剑

尚方宝剑
shàngfāngbǎojiàn

imperial sword (giving bearer arbitrary powers)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    imperial sword (giving bearer arbitrary powers)

    • The Imperial Sword of Shangfang was a weapon bestowed by the emperor in ancient times.

  2. noun

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

    • The Shangfang sword was a treasure sword bestowed by ancient emperors upon their ministers.

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

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