mìng​gēn

lifeblood

  • created reference approved 命根 → 命根子 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    命根 mìng​gēn

    命根子 mìng​gēn​zi

    same_as

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  • created sense approved 命根 · mìng​gēn · lifeblood — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    命根

    mìng​gēn

    lifeblood

    The most essential or vital thing in one's life; something one cannot live without

    命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · life 根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · source

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  • created sense approved 命根 · mìng​gēn · penis — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    命根

    mìng​gēn

    penis

    (colloquial) The male genitals; also called the "family jewels".

    命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · life 根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · base

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  • created sense approved 命根 · mìng​gēn · taproot — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    命根

    mìng​gēn

    taproot

    (bound form) The main vertical root of a plant or tree.

    命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · life 根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · root (botany, family)

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  • created sense approved 命根 · mìng​gēn · source of life — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    命根

    mìng​gēn

    source of life

    (Buddhism) The life-faculty or vital principle that sustains existence; the root of one's life.

    命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · life 根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · source

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  • created sense approved 命根 · mìng​gēn · darling — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    命根

    mìng​gēn

    darling

    A dearly loved person; one's most cherished person

    命 (literal) → 命 · mìng · life 根 (literal) → 根 · gēn · source

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