箭拔弩张 — “The situation is extremely tense and on the verge of conflict”
箭拔弩张 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the situation is extremely tense and on the verge of conflict”. Ready to erupt at any moment. Literally, “arrows drawn and crossbows strung”.
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箭拔弩张 Pronunciation and Pinyin
箭拔弩张 Character Breakdown
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在关键的谈判桌上，双方代表都面色凝重，气氛显得箭拔弩张。
During the crucial negotiation, both parties' representatives wore solemn expressions, and the atmosphere was extremely tense, on the verge of breaking.
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What does 箭拔弩张 mean?
箭拔弩张 (jiàn bá nǔ zhāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the situation is extremely tense and on the verge of conflict”.
How do you pronounce 箭拔弩张?
箭拔弩张 is pronounced jiàn bá nǔ zhāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 箭拔弩张 literally mean?
Literally, 箭拔弩张 means “arrows drawn and crossbows strung”. It is used to mean “the situation is extremely tense and on the verge of conflict”.
What is the Chinese definition of 箭拔弩张?
比喻形势紧张，一触即发。