(idiom) to have one's words turn out to be (tragically) prophetic
Headword or pronunciation一语成谶
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divination combined with mystical Confucian philosopy, prevalent during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220)
Headword or pronunciation谶纬
prophecy / prophetic remark
Headword or pronunciation谶语
(literary) prophecy / omen
Headword or pronunciation谶
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