jī​fēng

Zen dialogue

Senses

机锋/ 機鋒 jī​fēng Zen dialogue

(literary) Deeply meaningful and sharp dialogue used in Zen Buddhism to test a student's enlightenment or inspire realization; often quick and enigmatic

机锋/ 機鋒 jī​fēng sharp wit

Quick and clever verbal wit; sharp or agile intellect expressed in speech

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