鲠
fish bone; stuck in throat; upright
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
fish bone
literaryLiterary term for fish bones, most commonly encountered in the idiom 如鲠在喉.
Like a fish bone stuck in the throat—one cannot rest until it is spit out.
A fish bone got stuck in the throat, causing extreme discomfort.
verb
to get stuck in the throat; to obstruct
Describes the physical action or state of something blocking the throat. Can be used literally or metaphorically.
He got a fish bone stuck in his throat and had to drink several gulps of water to wash it down.
Eating too hastily, he almost got something stuck in his throat.
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This bone is too hard and easily gets stuck in the throat.
adjective
upright; honest; blunt; straightforward
literaryLiterary term describing a person's moral character as upright and honest, often implying bluntness or outspokenness.
He is an upright man who dares to speak frankly and offer remonstrance.
An upright official is not afraid of power and nobility, and insists on justice.
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His words were blunt and earnest, moving those who heard them.