逆鳞

逆鳞
lín

(Chinese legend) a patch of scales on a dragon's neck that grow in the opposite direction, which when touched enrages the dragon

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. (Chinese legend) a patch of scales on a dragon's neck that grow in the opposite direction, which when touched enrages the dragon

  2. noun

    (fig.) sensitive subject or trigger issue that provokes a strong emotional reaction when sb's views on it are challenged

    • Don't touch his reverse scale.

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解字

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Going against the direction of others is the meaning of the character 逆.

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