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地雷
dìléi
Description
地雷是一种放在地上的武器，人踩到它就会爆炸。
A 地雷 is a weapon placed on the ground that explodes when stepped on.
现在很多人也用“地雷”来说别人不喜欢、最好不要碰的话题。
Nowadays, many people also use “地雷” to refer to topics that others dislike and should avoid.
Meanings
地雷dìléi
a land mine (explosive buried in the ground)
这片地方以前埋了很多地雷。
This area was previously mined with many landmines.
地雷dìléi
a sensitive topic or thing best avoided
别问她的年龄，那是她的地雷。
Don't ask her age; that's her sensitive topic.
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Notes
- Etymology
地 (ground) + 雷 (thunder/explosive), literally a hidden 'ground thunder'.
- Nuance
sense 2 is common online; 踩地雷 means to accidentally trigger someone's sore spot.
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