fǎn​gǔ

rebel bone

  • created sense approved 反骨 · fǎn​gǔ · rebel bone — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    反骨

    fǎn​gǔ

    rebel bone

    (physiognomy) a protruding bone at the back of the head, traditionally regarded as a sign of a renegade or traitorous nature

    反 (literal) → 反 · fǎn · to rebel 骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · bone

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  • created sense approved 反骨 · fǎn​gǔ · rebellious spirit — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    反骨

    fǎn​gǔ

    rebellious spirit

    (figurative) a tendency toward rebellion, disloyalty, or non-conformity

    反 (literal) → 反 · fǎn · to rebel 骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · character

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