liè quēdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
lightning (archaic word)
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

列缺 列缺 [lie4 que1] /lightning (archaic word)/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 列
    liè

    to arrange / to line up / file / series / (in data tables) column / (Tw) row

  • 缺
    quē

    deficiency / lack / scarce / vacant post / to run short of

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.