枕戈寝甲 — “To be constantly on alert and prepared for battle”
枕戈寝甲 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be constantly on alert and prepared for battle”. To live in a state of extreme vigilance and readiness, often implying hard work or difficult circumstances. Literally, “To pillow a halberd and sleep in armor”.
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What does 枕戈寝甲 mean?
枕戈寝甲 (zhěn gē qǐn jiǎ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be constantly on alert and prepared for battle”.
How do you pronounce 枕戈寝甲?
枕戈寝甲 is pronounced zhěn gē qǐn jiǎ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 枕戈寝甲 literally mean?
Literally, 枕戈寝甲 means “to pillow a halberd and sleep in armor”. It is used to mean “to be constantly on alert and prepared for battle”.
What is the Chinese definition of 枕戈寝甲?
枕着戈、穿着铠甲睡。形容经常生活在战争之中。