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龙头铡
lóng​tóu​zhá

dragon-head guillotine

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龙头铡 龍頭鍘 lóng​tóu​zhá
dragon-head guillotine
A lever-style guillotine decorated with a dragon's head, used in ancient China specifically for executing members of the imperial family or high-ranking royalty.
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