gǔ​gěng

fishbone

  • created sense approved 骨鲠/骨鯁 · gǔ​gěng · fishbone — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    gǔ​gěng

    fishbone

    a fish bone or other small bone stuck in the throat

    骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · bone 鲠 (literal) → 鲠/鯁 · gěng · fish bone

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  • created sense approved 骨鲠/骨鯁 · gǔ​gěng · upright — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    gǔ​gěng

    upright

    (bound form) firm and honest in character; describe a person who is forthright or unafraid to speak their mind

    骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · character 鲠 (literal) → 鲠/鯁 · gěng · upright

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  • created sense approved 骨鲠/骨鯁 · gǔ​gěng · framework — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    骨鲠 / 骨鯁

    gǔ​gěng

    framework

    (literary) the structural framework or skeleton of a piece of writing

    骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · framework 鲠 (literal) → 鲠/鯁 · gěng · obstruction

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  • created sense approved 骨鲠/骨鯁 · gǔ​gěng · upright person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    gǔ​gěng

    upright person

    an upright and outspoken person; a candid speaker often referring to a loyal official

    骨 (literal) → 骨 · gǔ · character 鲠 (literal) → 鲠/鯁 · gěng · upright

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