a blow on the head; a sudden and severe blow or setback that comes as a shock

a blow to the head and a loud shout; originally a Zen Buddhist practice to jolt students into enlightenment, now used to describe a sharp warning or a stunning blow that makes someone wake up to reality

In Chinese chess, placing the cannon on the central line directly facing the opponent's general.

Colloquial term for a husband, used by a wife when speaking about him to others

to be struck by a period of misfortune; to have one's luck turn for the worse

To put the word "dare" above everything else; used to describe being brave and acting without hesitation when facing tasks.