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強心針

简强心针 · 繁強心針

Mandarin · pinyin qiáng xīn zhēn

heart-strengthening shot
fig. a shot in the arm

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強: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
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强: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture

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2–1–1 · qiang2 xin1 zhen1

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koeng4 sam1 zam1

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noun

(medicine) injection of inotropic agents (to increase cardiac output)
(figurative) shot in the arm; energy or morale booster

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