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靈犀

简灵犀 · 繁靈犀

Mandarin · pinyin líng xī

rhinoceros horn, reputed to confer telepathic powers
fig. mutual sensitivity
tacit exchange of romantic feelings
a meeting of minds

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犀: xī · rhinoceros; sharp, well-tempered
灵: líng · spirit, soul; spiritual world

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noun

(literally) rhinoceros horn
(figurative) meeting of minds; sympathetic response; mutual sensitivity

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