míng​bào

divine retribution

  • created sense approved 冥报/冥報 · míng​bào · divine retribution — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    divine retribution

    retribution for one's sins executed by supernatural forces or unseen hands

    冥 (literal) → 冥 · míng · netherworld 报 (literal) → 报/報 · bào · retribution

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  • created sense approved 冥报/冥報 · míng​bào · afterlife repayment — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    míng​bào

    afterlife repayment

    the act of repaying someone's kindness or favors in the underworld or after death

    冥 (literal) → 冥 · míng · netherworld 报 (literal) → 报/報 · bào · to repay

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