逆鳞

Traditional: 逆鱗

nì lín

Dictionary entry

(Chinese legend) a patch of scales on a dragon's neck that grow in the opposite direction, which when touched enrages the dragon

What does 逆鳞 mean?

逆鳞 (nì lín) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(Chinese legend) a patch of scales on a dragon's neck that grow in the opposite direction, which when touched enrages the dragon

2(fig.) sensitive subject or trigger issue that provokes a strong emotional reaction when sb's views on it are challenged

Character breakdown

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逆nìcontrary · opposite 鳞línscales (of fish, snakes etc)

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逆鳞

nì lín

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