頂門一針
Reading: ちょうもんのいっしん
Meaning: precise criticism or admonition that hits the mark
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Example Sentence
The teacher's precise words of criticism remained in my heart.
Usage Notes
A four-character idiom referring to criticism or advice that precisely identifies and addresses the core issue. Like acupuncture hitting the vital point, it suggests piercing insight.
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