Chinese word dictionary

刀锯斧钺

dāo jù fǔ yuè · knife, saw, ax and hatchet (idiom); facing torture and execution

Word information

Simplified刀锯斧钺
Traditional刀鋸斧鉞
Pinyindāo jù fǔ yuè
Part of speechDictionary
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How to learn 刀锯斧钺

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