yíng​tóu​bàng​hè

to give a sharp warning

迎头棒喝 迎頭棒喝 yíng​tóu​bàng​hè
to give a sharp warning
To deal a blow to someone to make them realize their mistakes or wake up to the truth
Zen Buddhist practice
The practice of striking or shouting at disciples to trigger sudden enlightenment

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