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刀山火海

dāoshānhuǒhǎi

lit. mountains of daggers and seas of flames / fig. extreme danger (idiom)

Character Breakdown

刀
dāo
knife; old coin; measure
HSK 4
山
shān
mountain, hill, peak
HSK 3
火
huǒ
fire, flame; to burn; anger, rage
HSK 2
海
hǎi
sea, ocean; maritime
HSK 4

Additional Information

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Chinese
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