| 释义 |
当头棒喝dāng tóu bàng hèa blow and a shout—a sharp (/severe) warning; give sharp advice for one to wake up from an error; issue a strong warning
❍ 他对你的批评虽然很尖锐，但那确是～，你应该牢记在心。Although his criticism may cut you to the quick,it is a sharp warning and you should bear it in mind. 当头棒喝dang tou bang he(when monks of Chan Buddhism receive a learner)give a stunning blow or a stern warning to enlighten sb. 当头棒喝dānɡ tóu bànɡ hè佛教用语。比喻给人以严重警告或打击。a severe warning, a sharp warning, issue a strong warning, give a timely warning |