劍履

See also: 剑履

Chinese

(double-edged) sword shoe; to tread on
trad. (劍履) 劍 履
simp. (剑履) 剑 履

Etymology

Ordinarily, shoes and swords would be removed prior to attending an audience with the emperor. The fact that a minister was not required to do so indicated that he was important enough to be above the law.

Pronunciation

Adverb

劍履

  1. (archaic) wearing one's straight sword and shoes (when at court)
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