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刀山火海 Meaning
刀山火海
Learn the meaning of 刀山火海, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 刀山火海 means lit. mountains of daggers and seas of flames.
Meaning in English
Lit. mountains of daggers and seas of flames
| Chinese | 刀山火海 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | dao1 shan1 huo3 hai3 |
| Definitions | lit. mountains of daggers and seas of flames; fig. extreme danger (idiom) |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
Questions People Ask
What does 刀山火海 mean?
刀山火海 means lit. mountains of daggers and seas of flames.
How do you pronounce 刀山火海?
刀山火海 is pronounced dao1 shan1 huo3 hai3 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 刀山火海 a Chinese idiom or saying?
刀山火海 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.