


斧破斨缺 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Weapons are damaged and worn out”. Referring to battle-scarred or broken equipment. Literally, “Axe broken, 'qiang' (an ancient axe) damaged”.

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Open the tool →斧破斨缺 (fǔ pò qiāng quē) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Weapons are damaged and worn out”.
斧破斨缺 is pronounced fǔ pò qiāng quē in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 斧破斨缺 means “Axe broken, 'qiang' (an ancient axe) damaged”. It is used to mean “Weapons are damaged and worn out”.
斨:古代一种斧子。指武器破损残缺。