封刀挂剑 — “To retire from one's competitive or professional career”
封刀挂剑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to retire from one's competitive or professional career”. To hang up one's boots/gloves, symbolizing the end of one's athletic or professional endeavors. Literally, “Seal the sword, hang up the sword”.
封刀挂剑 Pronunciation and Pinyin
封刀挂剑 Character Breakdown
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What does 封刀挂剑 mean?
封刀挂剑 (fēng dāo guà jiàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to retire from one's competitive or professional career”.
How do you pronounce 封刀挂剑?
封刀挂剑 is pronounced fēng dāo guà jiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 封刀挂剑 literally mean?
Literally, 封刀挂剑 means “Seal the sword, hang up the sword”. It is used to mean “to retire from one's competitive or professional career”.
What is the Chinese definition of 封刀挂剑?
比喻运动员结束竞技生涯，不再参加正式比赛。