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紫电清霜 — “Refers to exceptionally sharp”

紫电清霜 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to exceptionally sharp”. Exquisite, and superior quality weapons, often ancient treasured swords. Literally, “Purple Lightning and Clear Frost (names of ancient treasured swords)”.

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紫电清霜 Pronunciation and Pinyin

紫电清霜 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
紫
zǐ12purple color
电
diàn5electricity, lightning, telegram
清
qīng11clear, pure, or tranquil
霜
shuāng17frost

Example Sentence with 紫电清霜

这把宝刀削铁如泥,刀身寒光闪闪,真可谓紫电清霜
This treasured saber cuts through metal like mud, its blade gleaming with a cold light; it truly embodies the essence of 'Purple Lightning and Clear Frost'.

Idioms Related to 紫电清霜

More idioms starting with 紫

  • zǐ紫qì气dōng东lái来A propitious omen from the East
  • zǐ紫yù玉chéng成yān烟tragic premature death of a young woman
  • zǐ紫shòu绶jīn金zhāng章high official rank and prestigious position
  • zǐ紫zhī芝méi眉yǔ宇noble and virtuous demeanor
  • zǐ紫páo袍yù玉dài带high official with wealth and status
  • zǐ紫mò陌hóng红chén尘bustling urban prosperity
  • zǐ紫rán髯rú如jǐ戟fierce imposing appearance with stiff whiskers

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Questions about 紫电清霜

What does 紫电清霜 mean?

紫电清霜 (zǐ diàn qīng shuāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to exceptionally sharp”.

How do you pronounce 紫电清霜?

紫电清霜 is pronounced zǐ diàn qīng shuāng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 紫电清霜 literally mean?

Literally, 紫电清霜 means “Purple Lightning and Clear Frost (names of ancient treasured swords)”. It is used to mean “refers to exceptionally sharp”.

What is the Chinese definition of 紫电清霜?

紫电、清霜:都是古宝剑名,紫电是吴大帝的六把宝剑之一。形容武器锋利精良

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