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羚羊挂角
líng​yáng​guà​jiǎo

transcendental charm

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
羚羊挂角 羚羊掛角 líng​yáng​guà​jiǎo
transcendental charm
Literally "an antelope hangs its horns [on a tree at night to hide its tracks]", used to describe poetry or art that is so sublime and natural that it leaves no trace of effort or artifice.

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