created sense approved 开窍/開竅 · kāiqiào · to see the light — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
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kāiqiào
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.
开, 窍
开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to open 窍 (literal) → 窍/竅 · qiào · key
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created sense approved 开窍/開竅 · kāiqiào · to become mature — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
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kāiqiào
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.
开, 窍
开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to open 窍 (literal) → 窍/竅 · qiào · key
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created sense approved 开窍/開竅 · kāiqiào · to open the orifices — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
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kāiqiào
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.
开, 窍
开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to open 窍 (literal) → 窍/竅 · qiào · aperture
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created sense approved 开窍/開竅 · kāiqiào · to open the gates of wisdom — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
开窍 / 開竅
kāiqiào
to open the gates of wisdom
(of a person's mind) to be stimulated into greater intelligence or wisdom
开, 窍
开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to open 窍 (literal) → 窍/竅 · qiào · key
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