(idiom) covered all over with cuts and bruises; beaten black and blue
trad. 遍體鱗傷
Also written 遍體鱗傷【biàn tǐ lín shāng】
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scales (of fish, snakes etc)
逆鳞nì lín
(Chinese legend) a patch of scales on a dragon's neck that grow in the opposite direction, which when touched enrages the dragon; (fig.) sensitive subject or trigger issue that provokes a strong emotional reaction when sb's views on it are challenged
鱼鳞yú lín
fish scales
鳞伤lín shāng
cuts and bruises like fish scales; terribly cut up
鳞片lín piàn
scale (of fish, reptiles etc)