剑树刀山 — “Refers to extremely cruel and severe torments”
剑树刀山 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to extremely cruel and severe torments”. Especially those depicted in Buddhist teachings as hellish punishments. Used to describe any ordeal involving immense suffering, difficulty, or danger. Literally, “a mountain of swords and a forest of sabres”.
剑树刀山 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 剑树刀山 mean?
剑树刀山 (jiàn shù dāo shān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to extremely cruel and severe torments”.
How do you pronounce 剑树刀山?
剑树刀山 is pronounced jiàn shù dāo shān in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 剑树刀山 literally mean?
Literally, 剑树刀山 means “a mountain of swords and a forest of sabres”. It is used to mean “refers to extremely cruel and severe torments”.
What is the Chinese definition of 剑树刀山?
佛教所说的地狱之刑。形容极残酷的刑罚。