刀俎
dāo​zǔ

knife and chopping block; oppressor

  • created sense approved 刀俎 · dāo​zǔ · knife and chopping block; oppressor — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    刀俎

    dāo​zǔ

    knife and chopping block; oppressor

    a butcher's knife and a chopping board; (metaphorical) one who has power over others, such as an oppressor or persecutor

    刀 (literal) → 刀 · dāo · knife 俎 (literal) → 俎 · zǔ · chopping block

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  • created sense approved 刀俎 · dāo​zǔ · sacrificial knife and altar — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    刀俎

    dāo​zǔ

    sacrificial knife and altar

    a knife and a stand used for ritual sacrifices in ancient China

    刀 (literal) → 刀 · dāo · knife 俎 (literal) → 俎 · zǔ · offering stand

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