qǐ​mìng

to beg for one's life

  • created sense approved 乞命 · qǐ​mìng · to beg for one's life — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    乞命

    qǐ​mìng

    to beg for one's life

    to beg for mercy or to be spared; to plead for one's life

    乞, 命

    乞 (literal) → 乞 · qǐ · to beg 命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · life

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  • created sense approved 乞命 · qǐ​mìng · to ask for instructions — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    乞命

    qǐ​mìng

    to ask for instructions

    to request orders or instructions from a superior or master before taking action

    乞, 命

    乞 (literal) → 乞 · qǐ · to beg 命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · order

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