shà​xuè​wéi​méng

to swear a blood oath

Senses

歃血为盟/ 歃血為盟 shà​xuè​wéi​méng (also shà​xiě​wéi​méng) to swear a blood oath

To swear a sacred oath of alliance by smearing the mouth or lips with the blood of a sacrificed animal, as was done by feudal lords in ancient times; to pledge an unbreakable commitment.

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