chǔ​gē

songs of Chu

  • created reference approved 楚歌 → 四面楚歌 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    楚歌 chǔ​gē

    四面楚歌 sì​miàn​chǔ​gē

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 楚歌 · chǔ​gē · songs of Chu — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    楚歌

    chǔ​gē

    songs of Chu

    (bound form) songs of the people of the state of Chu

    楚 (literal) → 楚 · chǔ · Chu State 歌 (literal) → 歌 · gē · song

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  • created sense approved 楚歌 · chǔ​gē · distress call — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    楚歌

    chǔ​gē

    distress call

    (bound form) sounds or songs of distress and despair when surrounded by enemies; used as a metaphor for being in a desperate or isolated situation

    楚 (literal) → 楚 · chǔ · Chu State 歌 (literal) → 歌 · gē · song

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