赴汤蹈火

赴汤蹈火
tāngdǎohuǒ

lit. to jump into scalding water and plunge into raging fire (idiom)

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MEANING

  1. verb

    lit. to jump into scalding water and plunge into raging fire (idiom)

    • He braved fire and water to rescue his friend.

  2. verb

    fig. to brave any danger

    • For you, I am willing to go through fire and water.

  3. verb

    to go to any lengths (for a noble cause)

    • For you, I am willing to brave any hardship or danger.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Two legs running to answer a summons, like following divination's direction to set out on a journey.

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