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修羅場

简修罗场 · 繁修羅場

Mandarin · pinyin xiū luó chǎng

(Indian mythology) battlefield where Asuras 修羅 xiū luó fought the gods; (fig.) a scene of cruelty and carnage; (slang) emotionally charged confrontation (esp. one involving a love triangle)

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修: xiū · study; repair; cultivate
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場: chǎng · open space, field, market
罗: luó · net for catching birds; gauze
场: chǎng · open space, field, market

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1–2–3 · xiu1 luo2 chang3

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(Buddhism) location of the fight between the asura and Śakra-led deva
(figuratively) battlefield with dreadful and ferocious fighting
(figuratively) difficulties in love relationships

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