棒喝

bàng hè
Dictionary entry
practice in which a novice monk is shouted at or hit with a stick with the purpose of bringing about instant awakening (Buddhism)

What does 棒喝 mean?

棒喝 (bàng hè) has the following dictionary meaning.

1practice in which a novice monk is shouted at or hit with a stick with the purpose of bringing about instant awakening (Buddhism)
2to rebuke sternly

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How to pronounce 棒喝

棒喝
bàng hè
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