(literary) to explore or delve into the hidden or obscure meanings of something

(bound form) a chapter, section, or movement of a longer work like a book or symphony; also used as a measure word for chapters

(bound form) thorns; any thorny or prickly plant; bushes with thorns

(bound form) sentence; clause; phrase

(literary) to explore or delve into the hidden or obscure meanings of something

(bound form) a chapter, section, or movement of a longer work like a book or symphony; also used as a measure word for chapters

(bound form) to prick or sting; specifically used in the compound 棘手 jí​shǒu meaning a thorny or troublesome problem

(bound form) sentence; clause; phrase