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歃
shà

smear one's mouth with blood of a victim when taking an oath

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  • 歃血为盟 shà​xuè​wéi​méng blood oath
    to swear a sacred oath or form a solemn alliance, traditionally by smearing blood on the lips
  • 歃血 shà​xuè pledge with blood
    to smear one's lips with the blood of a sacrifice as a means of pledging allegiance (archaic)

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