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筌蹄
quán​tí

tools for a goal

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
筌蹄 quán​tí
tools for a goal
A metaphor for the tools or means used to achieve a specific goal; often refers to using language as a vehicle to convey truth.
handheld whisks
(archaic) The whisks or similar items held by nobility and scholars during the Southern Dynasties when lecturing on Buddhist or Taoist scriptures.

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  • 荃蹄 quán​tí
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