







亲当矢石 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to personally lead in battle, facing dangers like arrows and stones”. To be at the forefront of an engagement, taking direct risks. Literally, “personally face arrows and stones”.
In 550 AD, Gao Yang overthrew the Eastern Wei and established the Northern Qi dynasty, proclaiming himself Emperor Wenxuan. He was a Han Chinese who had assimilated into Xianbei culture, known for his valor and pugnacity.
He repeatedly launched successful military campaigns against tribes such as the Turks and Khitans. Whenever he personally participated in battle, he would lead his troops, fearless of sacrifice, and personally block the enemy's arrows and stones. He became renowned for his exceptional bravery and skill in warfare.

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Open the tool →亲当矢石 (qīn dāng shǐ shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to personally lead in battle, facing dangers like arrows and stones”.
亲当矢石 is pronounced qīn dāng shǐ shí in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 亲当矢石 means “personally face arrows and stones”. It is used to mean “to personally lead in battle, facing dangers like arrows and stones”.
亲当矢石 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
指将帅亲临作战前线。