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百尺竿头

bǎichǐgāntóu

Traditional: 百尺竿頭

to be at the highest level of enlightenment (Buddhist expression)

Character Breakdown

百
bǎi
one hundred; numerous, many
HSK 2
尺
chǐ
ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.
HSK 5
竿
gān
bamboo pole; penis
头
tóu
head; chief, boss; first, top
HSK 3

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