liè​bó

to tear silk

  • created sense approved 裂帛 · liè​bó · to tear silk — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    裂帛

    liè​bó

    to tear silk

    To tear or cut silk into pieces; used in ancient times to describe writing letters on scraps of silk

    裂, 帛

    裂 (literal) → 裂 · liè · to split 帛 (literal) → 帛 · bó · silk

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  • created sense approved 裂帛 · liè​bó · sound of tearing silk — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    裂帛

    liè​bó

    sound of tearing silk

    A sharp, clear, or piercing sound, particularly one produced by a musical instrument like a lute, that resembles the sound of silk being ripped

    裂 (literal) → 裂 · liè · to split 帛 (literal) → 帛 · bó · silk

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  • created sense approved 裂帛 · liè​bó · ancient books — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    裂帛

    liè​bó

    ancient books

    Literary term for old, damaged, or fragmentary ancient books and records

    裂 (literal) → 裂 · liè · cloth remnants 帛 (literal) → 帛 · bó · silk

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