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怒氣攻心

简怒气攻心 · 繁怒氣攻心

Mandarin · pinyin nù qì gōng xīn

(TCM) sudden strong emotions attacking the heart, leading to faints etc
(fig.) to fly into a fit of anger

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怒: nù · anger, rage, passion; angry
氣: qì · air, gas, steam, vapor; spirit
攻: gōng · attack, assault; criticize
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
气: qì · steam, vapor; Kangxi radical 84

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4–4–1–1 · nu4 qi4 gong1 xin1

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