刀光劍影

dou1 gwong1 gim3 jeng2

lit. the glint and flash of knives and swords, meaning a very dangerous or violent situation

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. the glint and flash of knives and swords, meaning a very dangerous or violent situation

Written Forms

刀光劍影Traditional · Main Form
刀光剑影Alternate Form

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