Etymology

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

Today it means: A variety of shark fin soup in Fujian cuisine. Full definition →

Chinese 佛跳牆 /佛跳墙
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  1. Chinese · calque of佛跳牆 /佛跳墙
  2. English todayBuddha Jumps Over the Wall

Calque of Chinese 佛跳牆 /佛跳墙 (fótiàoqiáng).

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