回憶殺 in Chinese

IPA: /xu̯eɪ̯³⁵ i⁵¹ ʂä⁵⁵/ [Mandarin, Standard-Chinese, Sinological-IPA] Forms: 回忆杀 [Simplified-Chinese] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Originally a humorous term in ACG fandom referencing a particular anime trope where a character would go through a long flashback sequence detailing their life, before dealing (or being dealt) a final, often fatal, blow from a powered-up special attack, hence the literal translation "remember-kill"; similar to the English phrase "life flashing before one's eyes". Head templates: {{head|zh|noun}} 回憶殺

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      "zh_pron": "huíyìshā"
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      "zh_pron": "ㄏㄨㄟˊ ㄧˋ ㄕㄚ"
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"回憶殺" meaning in Chinese

Noun