善文能武 — “Adept in both intellectual pursuits and practical skills”
善文能武 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Adept in both intellectual pursuits and practical skills”. Capable of both mental and manual work. Literally, “skilled in literary arts and martial arts”.
善文能武 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 善文能武 mean?
善文能武 (shàn wén néng wǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Adept in both intellectual pursuits and practical skills”.
How do you pronounce 善文能武?
善文能武 is pronounced shàn wén néng wǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 善文能武 literally mean?
Literally, 善文能武 means “skilled in literary arts and martial arts”. It is used to mean “Adept in both intellectual pursuits and practical skills”.
What is the Chinese definition of 善文能武?
既有文才，又通武艺。现常指既能动笔又有实际工作能力。