xuán​dǎn

to hang a gall bladder

Senses

悬胆/ 懸膽 xuán​dǎn to hang a gall bladder

(literary) To hang up a gall bladder so as to taste its bitterness; used to describe self-discipline and working hard for a great purpose.

悬胆/ 懸膽 xuán​dǎn hanging gall bladder

(literary) Describes a nose that is straight, long, and rounded at the bottom, resembling a hanging gall bladder; considered a handsome or auspicious feature.

References

synonym 悬胆/懸膽 卧薪尝胆/臥薪嘗膽