zhǐ​jí

thorns

  • created sense approved 枳棘 · zhǐ​jí · thorns — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhǐ​jí

    thorns

    thorns; thorny plants

    枳 (literal) → 枳 · zhǐ · trifoliate orange 棘 (literal) → 棘 · jí · thorns

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  • created sense approved 枳棘 · zhǐ​jí · thorny — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhǐ​jí

    thorny

    having thorns; prickly

    枳 (literal) → 枳 · zhǐ · trifoliate orange 棘 (literal) → 棘 · jí · thorns

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  • created sense approved 枳棘 · zhǐ​jí · obstacles — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhǐ​jí

    obstacles

    (figurative) barriers or a difficult situation that prevents progress; an unsuitable environment for a person of talent

    枳 (literal) → 枳 · zhǐ · trifoliate orange 棘 (literal) → 棘 · jí · thorns

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