临阵磨刀 — “To make last-minute preparations”
临阵磨刀 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make last-minute preparations”. To start preparing only when the need is urgent. Literally, “Sharpen the sword on the eve of battle”.
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临阵磨刀 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 临lín
- 阵zhèn
- 磨mó
- 刀dāo
临阵磨刀 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 临阵磨刀
他平时不认真学习，临近考试才开始临阵磨刀，结果可想而知
He usually doesn't study diligently, only starting to make last-minute preparations when the exam approaches, and the result is predictable.
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Synonyms of 临阵磨刀
Antonyms of 临阵磨刀
More idioms starting with 临
- lín临shì事zhì制biàn变adapt to changing circumstances
- lín临shì事ér而jù惧to be cautious when confronting a task
- lín临jūn军duì对lěi垒confront an adversary in a contested situation
- lín临jūn军duì对zhèn阵to face the enemy in battle
- lín临bié别zèng赠yán言parting words of advice
- lín临bié别zèng赠yǔ语parting words of advice
- lín临wēi危xià下shí石kick someone when they're down
- lín临wēi危bù不luàn乱remain calm in danger
- lín临wēi危bù不jù惧face danger fearlessly
- lín临wēi危bù不dàn惮fearless in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不náo挠unyielding in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不gǒu苟Maintain integrity in the face of danger
Questions about 临阵磨刀
- What does 临阵磨刀 mean?
- 临阵磨刀 (lín zhèn mó dāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make last-minute preparations”.
- How do you pronounce 临阵磨刀?
- 临阵磨刀 is pronounced lín zhèn mó dāo in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 临阵磨刀 literally mean?
- Literally, 临阵磨刀 means “Sharpen the sword on the eve of battle”. It is used to mean “to make last-minute preparations”.
- What is the Chinese definition of 临阵磨刀?
- 临：到、快要；阵：上阵打仗。到快要上阵打仗时才磨刀磨枪。