created reference approved 逆鳞/逆鱗 → 批逆鳞/批逆鱗 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆鳞 / 逆鱗 nìlín
批逆鳞 / 批逆鱗 pīnìlín
synonym
Changed: source (simp), source (trad), source pinyin, target (simp), target (trad), target pinyin, type
created sense approved 逆鳞/逆鱗 · nìlín · unfavorable scales — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆鳞 / 逆鱗
nìlín
unfavorable scales
(Chinese legend) a patch of scales on a dragon's neck that grow in the opposite direction; touching them enrages the dragon
逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · contrary 鳞 (literal) → 鳞/鱗 · lín · scales
Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition
created sense approved 逆鳞/逆鱗 · nìlín · trigger issue — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆鳞 / 逆鱗
nìlín
trigger issue
(figurative) a sensitive subject or a person's sore spot that provokes a strong emotional reaction or anger when challenged
逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · contrary 鳞 (literal) → 鳞/鱗 · lín · scales
Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition
created sense approved 逆鳞/逆鱗 · nìlín · to offend a superior — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
逆鳞 / 逆鱗
nìlín
to offend a superior
to offend the emperor or a person in high authority, often by challenging them or touching on a sensitive topic
逆 (literal) → 逆 · nì · to go against 鳞 (literal) → 鳞/鱗 · lín · scales
Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition