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Open the tool →金戈铁马 (jīn gē tiě mǎ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a description of warfare or warriors in battle, emphasizing their heroic and formidable appearance; military might”.
金戈铁马 is pronounced jīn gē tiě mǎ in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 金戈铁马 means “golden spears and iron-clad horses”. It is used to mean “a description of warfare or warriors in battle, emphasizing their heroic and formidable appearance; military might”.
戈闪耀着金光,马配备了铁甲。比喻战争。也形容战士持枪驰马的雄姿。