刀槍不入

dou1 coeng1 bat1 jap6

lit. impervious to sword or spear (idiom) · fig. invulnerable · untouchable

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. impervious to sword or spear (idiom)
  2. fig. invulnerable
  3. untouchable
  4. thick-skinned
  5. impervious to criticism

Written Forms

刀槍不入Traditional · Main Form
刀枪不入Alternate Form

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