liù​zéi

six thieves

  • created reference approved 六贼/六賊 → 蔡京 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    六贼 / 六賊 liù​zéi

    蔡京 cài​jīng

    see

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  • created sense approved 六贼/六賊 · liù​zéi · six thieves — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    六贼 / 六賊

    liù​zéi

    six thieves

    (Buddhism) the six sources of sensory distraction: sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and thought. These are considered roots of trouble that steal virtue from the mind.

    六 (literal) → 六 · liù · six 贼 (literal) → 贼/賊 · zéi · thief

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  • created sense approved 六贼/六賊 · liù​zéi · Six Thieves — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    六贼 / 六賊

    liù​zéi

    Six Thieves

    Historical term for six corrupt high officials during the late Northern Song dynasty, led by [[蔡京|蔡京|cai4 jing1]], who were blamed for the empire's decline.

    六 (literal) → 六 · liù · six 贼 (literal) → 贼/賊 · zéi · traitor

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  • created sense approved 六贼/六賊 · liù​zéi · six types of evil people — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    六贼 / 六賊

    liù​zéi

    six types of evil people

    A general literary term for six kinds of people who harm the state or society.

    六 (literal) → 六 · liù · six 贼 (literal) → 贼/賊 · zéi · thief

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