棒喝
Chinese edit
a stick; club or cudgel; smart a stick; club or cudgel; smart; capable; strong |
to drink; to shout; to shout applause | ||
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trad. (棒喝) | 棒 | 喝 | |
simp. #(棒喝) | 棒 | 喝 |
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
棒喝
- (Buddhism, of a novice monk) to receive a blow with a stick or a yell by his master to bring about instant realization or awakening
- (figurative) to give a stern warning; to give a wake-up call