摩揭陀
Mó jiē tuó
Pinyin
Definition
摩揭陀
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- Magadha, ancient India kingdom reported to be the birthplace of Buddhism
Character Decomposition
Idioms (4)
三天不打,上房揭瓦
- 1 three days without a beating, and a child will scale the roof to rip the tiles (idiom)
- 2 spare the rod, spoil the child
不到火候不揭锅
- 1 don't act until the time is ripe (idiom)
摩拳擦掌
- 1 fig. to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms (idiom)
- 2 to roll up one's sleeves for battle
- 3 eager to get into action or start on a task
摩顶放踵
- 1 to rub one's head and heels (idiom); to slave for the benefit of others
- 2 to wear oneself out for the general good