衽革枕戈 — “To live in constant readiness for battle”
衽革枕戈 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in constant readiness for battle”. To be constantly on alert due to frequent instability; to live an unsettled life amidst difficult circumstances. Literally, “To use armor as a mat and weapons as a pillow; sleeping on armor, pillowing on a spear”.
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What does 衽革枕戈 mean?
衽革枕戈 (rèn gé zhěn gē) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to live in constant readiness for battle”.
How do you pronounce 衽革枕戈?
衽革枕戈 is pronounced rèn gé zhěn gē in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 衽革枕戈 literally mean?
Literally, 衽革枕戈 means “to use armor as a mat and weapons as a pillow; sleeping on armor, pillowing on a spear”. It is used to mean “to live in constant readiness for battle”.
What is the Chinese definition of 衽革枕戈?
以铠甲为席，以兵器为枕。形容战事频繁，生活不安定。