quǎn​mǎ

dogs and horses

  • created sense approved 犬马/犬馬 · quǎn​mǎ · dogs and horses — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    犬马 / 犬馬

    quǎn​mǎ

    dogs and horses

    (literary) dogs and horses; animals kept for hunting or work

    犬 (literal) → 犬 · quǎn · dog 马 (literal) → 马/馬 · mǎ · horse

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  • created sense approved 犬马/犬馬 · quǎn​mǎ · [humble self-reference] — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    犬马 / 犬馬

    quǎn​mǎ

    [humble self-reference]

    (literary) a humble way for a subordinate to refer to themselves when speaking to a ruler or superior, expressing a willingness to serve like an animal

    犬 (literal) → 犬 · quǎn · dog 马 (literal) → 马/馬 · mǎ · horse

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  • created sense approved 犬马/犬馬 · quǎn​mǎ · flatterers and lackeys — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    犬马 / 犬馬

    quǎn​mǎ

    flatterers and lackeys

    (literary) people of low character; sycophants who serve others blindly

    犬 (literal) → 犬 · quǎn · dog 马 (literal) → 马/馬 · mǎ · horse

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  • created sense approved 犬马/犬馬 · quǎn​mǎ · amusements and luxuries — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    犬马 / 犬馬

    quǎn​mǎ

    amusements and luxuries

    (literary) objects of pleasure or playthings, such as fine animals, often associated with a decadent lifestyle

    犬 (literal) → 犬 · quǎn · dog 马 (literal) → 马/馬 · mǎ · horse

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