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坎窞

kǎn dàn
Two-char wordNeutral周易

坑穴,比喻险境或陷阱。

2 charCharacter count Two-characterSource 坎卦Dynasty Warring StatesSentiment NeutralFrequency less_common
Word structure
data.structure.联合
Usage
多用于比喻危险境地,也可指实际坑洞。
English
Pit or hole, metaphorically referring to a dangerous situation or trap.

Detailed Definition

  1. Original meaning: A pit or hole.
    Example:行路不慎,坠于坎窞之中。

Source & Allusion

入于坎窞

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