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court death

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To act in a way perceived as inviting lethal consequences, especially by challenging someone more powerful.

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Qualifier: Chinese webnovels

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verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see court, death.

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History

Etymology

Calque of Chinese 找死 (zhǎosǐ).