kāi​qiào

to see the light

  • created sense approved 开窍/開竅 · kāi​qiào · to see the light — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kāi​qiào

    to see the light

    To begin to understand things properly; to get something straight; to finally grasp a concept or see common sense after receiving guidance or advice.

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    开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to open 窍 (literal) → 窍/竅 · qiào · key

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  • created sense approved 开窍/開竅 · kāi​qiào · to become mature — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    to become mature

    To start to understand how the world works or become sensible (often used regarding children); to become sexually aware or reach puberty.

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    开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to open 窍 (literal) → 窍/竅 · qiào · key

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  • created sense approved 开窍/開竅 · kāi​qiào · to open the orifices — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    to open the orifices

    (bound form) In Chinese medicine, to clear or open the body's orifices (such as the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth) for therapeutic purposes.

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    开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to open 窍 (literal) → 窍/竅 · qiào · aperture

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  • created sense approved 开窍/開竅 · kāi​qiào · to open the gates of wisdom — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kāi​qiào

    to open the gates of wisdom

    (of a person's mind) to be stimulated into greater intelligence or wisdom

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    开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to open 窍 (literal) → 窍/竅 · qiào · key

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