tiě​gǔ

iron framework

  • created sense approved 铁骨/鐵骨 · tiě​gǔ · iron framework — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    铁骨 / 鐵骨

    tiě​gǔ

    iron framework

    An iron frame or cast-iron support structure.

    铁 (literal) → 铁/鐵 · tiě · iron 骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · framework

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  • created sense approved 铁骨/鐵骨 · tiě​gǔ · firm character — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    铁骨 / 鐵骨

    tiě​gǔ

    firm character

    Metaphor for a person with strong, unyielding will or character; upright and firm.

    铁 (literal) → 铁/鐵 · tiě · firm 骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · character

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  • created sense approved 铁骨/鐵骨 · tiě​gǔ · pottery — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    铁骨 / 鐵骨

    tiě​gǔ

    pottery

    (bound form) dark-colored porcelain or pottery body.

    铁 (literal) → 铁/鐵 · tiě · iron 骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · bone

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