棒喝

棒喝
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practice in which a novice monk is shouted at or hit with a stick with the purpose of bringing about instant awakening (Buddhism)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    practice in which a novice monk is shouted at or hit with a stick with the purpose of bringing about instant awakening (Buddhism)

    • Striking with a stick and shouting is a method of spiritual practice in Buddhism.

  2. verb

    to rebuke sternly

    • He gave that student a stern rebuke.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A wooden stick raised up with both hands as if offering something.

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