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荆棘

荊棘
jīng jí
thorns, thistles
noun

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Example Sentences

小路旁边长满了荆棘。
xiǎolù pángbiān chángmǎn le jīngjí 。
The path is overgrown with thorns.
他不小心被荆棘刺伤了手。
tā bùxiǎoxīn bèi jīngjí cìshāng le shǒu 。
He accidentally hurt his hand on the thorns.
在荆棘丛中,我们找不到路。
zài jīngjí cóng zhōng , wǒmen zhǎobùdào lù 。
In the thicket of thorns, we can't find a way out.

Words with similar meanings

刺cì
spike
刺 refers to a sharp point that can puncture, similar to thorns.
荆棘植物jīngjízhíwù
thorny plants
荆棘植物 is a more general term referring to any plant that has thorns.

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荆jīng · chaste tree or berry (Vitex agnus-castus)›棘jí · thorns›