剪徑

简 剪径 · 繁 剪徑
Mandarin · pinyin jiǎn jìng

Meanings

  1. to waylay and rob
  2. highway robbery
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剪
jiǎn · scissors; cut, divide, separate
徑
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径
jìng · narrow path; diameter; direct
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3–4 · jian3 jing4

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