Senses
荆棘/ 荊棘 brambles
thistles and thorns; thorny undergrowth; various types of prickly shrubs found in the wild
荆棘/ 荊棘 difficulties
(metaphorical) a difficult or chaotic situation; obstacles; thorny problems
荆棘/ 荊棘 malicious people
(metaphorical) villainous people; petty persons; those who spread rumors or cause harm others
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