quán​tí

tools for a goal

  • created reference approved 筌蹄 → 荃蹄 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    筌蹄 quán​tí

    荃蹄 quán​tí

    same_as

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  • created sense approved 筌蹄 · quán​tí · tools for a goal — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    筌蹄

    quán​tí

    tools for a goal

    A metaphor for the tools or means used to achieve a specific goal; often refers to using language as a vehicle to convey truth.

    筌 (literal) → 筌 · quán · bamboo fish trap 蹄 (literal) → 蹄 · tí · trap

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  • created sense approved 筌蹄 · quán​tí · handheld whisks — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    筌蹄

    quán​tí

    handheld whisks

    (archaic) The whisks or similar items held by nobility and scholars during the Southern Dynasties when lecturing on Buddhist or Taoist scriptures.

    筌 (literal) → 筌 · quán · cage 蹄 (literal) → 蹄 · tí · hoof

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