zhào​mén

Achilles' heel

  • created sense approved 罩门/罩門 · zhào​mén · Achilles' heel — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    罩门 / 罩門

    zhào​mén

    Achilles' heel

    a fatal weakness or vulnerable point; a chink in one's armor. This term originates from ancient martial arts, referring to the single unprotected spot on a fighter who is otherwise invulnerable to weapons.

    罩 (literal) → 罩 · zhào · to cover 门 (literal) → 门/門 · mén · knack

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