劍履
See also: 剑履
Chinese
(double-edged) sword | shoe; to tread on | ||
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trad. (劍履) | 劍 | 履 | |
simp. (剑履) | 剑 | 履 |
Etymology
Ordinarily, shoes and swords would be removed prior to attending an audience with the emperor. The fact that a minister was not required to do so indicated that he was important enough to be above the law.
Pronunciation
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