Chinese word dictionary

歃血为盟

shà xuè wéi méng · to smear the lips with blood when taking an oath (idiom); to swear a sacred oath

Word information

Simplified歃血为盟
Traditional歃血為盟
Pinyinshà xuè wéi méng
Part of speechDictionary
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How to learn 歃血为盟

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