lěng​jiàn

arrow shot from ambush

  • created reference approved 冷箭 → 支 (classifier) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    冷箭 lěng​jiàn

    支 zhī

    classifier

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  • created reference approved 冷箭 → 暗箭 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    冷箭 lěng​jiàn

    暗箭 àn​jiàn

    same_as

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  • created sense approved 冷箭 · lěng​jiàn · arrow shot from ambush — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    冷箭

    lěng​jiàn

    arrow shot from ambush

    An arrow shot from hiding or a sniper's shot; also refers to a sudden, unexpected attack in sports.

    冷 (literal) → 冷 · lěng · sudden 箭 (literal) → 箭 · jiàn · arrow

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 冷箭 · lěng​jiàn · stab in the back — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    冷箭

    lěng​jiàn

    stab in the back

    A metaphor for a sneak attack or a malicious action intended to harm someone behind their back.

    冷 (literal) → 冷 · lěng · sudden 箭 (literal) → 箭 · jiàn · arrow

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  • created sense approved 冷箭 · lěng​jiàn · piercing cold wind — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    冷箭

    lěng​jiàn

    piercing cold wind

    (Literary) A metaphor for a biting or chilling wind that feels like a sharp arrow.

    冷 (literal) → 冷 · lěng · cold 箭 (literal) → 箭 · jiàn · arrow

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    created sense