xuán​dǎn

to hang a gall bladder

悬胆 懸膽 xuán​dǎn
to hang a gall bladder
(literary) To hang up a gall bladder so as to taste its bitterness; used to describe self-discipline and working hard for a great purpose.
hanging gall bladder
(literary) Describes a nose that is straight, long, and rounded at the bottom, resembling a hanging gall bladder; considered a handsome or auspicious feature.

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