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批逆鳞
pī​nì​lín

offend the emperor or a powerful person

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批逆鳞 批逆鱗 pī//nì//lín
offend the emperor or a powerful person
To offend a powerful person or a ruler by touching a sensitive subject; often used to describe a subordinate giving blunt advice or criticism to a superior.

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  • 逆鳞 nì​lín