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逆鳞

Traditional 逆鱗

nì lín

a patch of scales on a dragon's neck…

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Meanings

nì lín 逆鱗

  1. (Chinese legend) a patch of scales on a dragon's neck that grow in the opposite direction, which when touched enrages the dragon
  2. (fig.) sensitive subject or trigger issue that provokes a strong emotional reaction when sb's views on it are challenged

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