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斧破斨缺
斧破斨缺
斧破斨缺

斧破斨缺 — “Weapons are damaged and worn out”

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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斧破斨缺 Pronunciation and Pinyin

斧破斨缺 Character Breakdown

CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
斧
fǔ8axe or hatchet
破
pò10break, destroy, or defeat
斨qiāng—
缺
quē10lack, be short of, be absent

Example Sentence with 斧破斨缺

经过激烈的交锋,对方的工具箱已经斧破斨缺,显示出长时间使用的痕迹。
After intense engagement, the opponent's toolbox was damaged and worn out, showing signs of prolonged use.

Idioms Related to 斧破斨缺

More idioms starting with 斧

  • fǔ斧yuè钺zhī之rén人person deserving severe punishment
  • fǔ斧yuè钺zhī之zhū诛capital punishment by axe
  • fǔ斧yuè钺tāng汤huò镬cruel tortures and executions

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What does 斧破斨缺 mean?

斧破斨缺 (fǔ pò qiāng quē) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Weapons are damaged and worn out”.

How do you pronounce 斧破斨缺?

斧破斨缺 is pronounced fǔ pò qiāng quē in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 斧破斨缺 literally mean?

Literally, 斧破斨缺 means “Axe broken, 'qiang' (an ancient axe) damaged”. It is used to mean “Weapons are damaged and worn out”.

What is the Chinese definition of 斧破斨缺?

斨:古代一种斧子。指武器破损残缺。

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