鞍不离马，甲不离身 — “Always on alert”
鞍不离马，甲不离身 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Always on alert”. Constantly vigilant and ready for action or emergencies. Literally, “Saddle not leaving the horse, armor not leaving the body”.
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What does 鞍不离马，甲不离身 mean?
鞍不离马，甲不离身 (ān bù lí mǎ ， jiǎ bù lí shēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Always on alert”.
How do you pronounce 鞍不离马，甲不离身?
鞍不离马，甲不离身 is pronounced ān bù lí mǎ ， jiǎ bù lí shēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 鞍不离马，甲不离身 literally mean?
Literally, 鞍不离马，甲不离身 means “Saddle not leaving the horse, armor not leaving the body”. It is used to mean “Always on alert”.
What is the Chinese definition of 鞍不离马，甲不离身?
甲：铠甲，古人打仗时穿的护身衣。马不卸鞍，人不解甲。处于高度警惕状态。