秋荼密网 qiū tú mì wǎng

harsh and strict laws; heavy punishments

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. flowering autumn grass, fine net (idiom); fig. abundant and exacting punishments prescribed by law

Characters

Character Meaning
秋 qiū HSK 3
autumn; fall; harvest time
荼 tú
bitter (taste); cruel; thistle
密 mì HSK 4
secret; confidential; close
网 wǎng HSK 3
net; network