朱雲折檻
Reading: しゅうんせっかん
Meaning: stern remonstration with a superior
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Example Sentence
The subordinate spoke words of stern remonstration to his superior.
Usage Notes
A four-character idiom referring to bravely admonishing a superior. Based on a historical incident where Zhu Yun remonstrated with Emperor Wu of Han.
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