退堂鼓
Chinese
to dismiss a court; to leave the court after hearing a case | convex; drum; to rouse; to beat | ||
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simp. and trad. (退堂鼓) |
退堂 | 鼓 |
Pronunciation
Noun
退堂鼓
- (historical) drum used at the end of a court hearing
- (figuratively) flinching from difficulty; backing out; retreat
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