棒喝

Chinese
 
a stick; club or cudgel; smart; capable; strong
 to drink; to shout; to shout applause
simp. and trad.
(棒喝)		 棒 喝

Pronunciation

Verb

棒喝

  1. (Buddhism, of a novice monk) to receive a blow with a stick or a yell by his master to bring about instant realization or awakening
  2. (figuratively) to give a stern warning; to give a wake-up call

Derived terms
  • 迎頭棒喝／迎头棒喝
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