图穷匕见
tú​qióng​bǐ​xiàn

historical origin

  • created sense approved 图穷匕见/圖窮匕見 · tú​qióng​bǐ​xiàn · historical origin

    图穷匕见 / 圖窮匕見

    tú​qióng​bǐ​xiàn

    historical origin

    the literal event of a hidden dagger being revealed at the end of a map scroll, referring to Jing Ke's attempt to assassinate the King of Qin

    “图穷匕见”这个成语出自荆轲刺秦王的历史故事。

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  • created sense approved 图穷匕见/圖窮匕見 · tú​qióng​bǐ​xiàn · malice revealed

    图穷匕见 / 圖窮匕見

    tú​qióng​bǐ​xiàn

    malice revealed

    a figurative expression used when a hidden plot or malicious intention is finally exposed

    谈判进行到最后，他终于图穷匕见，露出了吞并公司的野心。

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