长缨在手 — “To have the long rope in hand”
长缨在手 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have the long rope in hand”. To be ready and capable of taking on a challenging task or seizing an opportunity; to be prepared for a major undertaking. Literally, “Long tassel in hand”.
长缨在手 Pronunciation and Pinyin
长缨在手 Character Breakdown
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- cháng长lè乐wèi未yāng央May joy be everlasting
- cháng长tíng亭duǎn短tíng亭long and distant journey; melancholy of parting
- zhǎng长tā他rén人wēi威fēng风，，miè灭zì自jǐ己zhì志qì气boost others, undermine self
- zhǎng长tā他rén人zhì志qì气，，miè灭zì自jǐ己wēi威fēng风Boost others' morale, undermine your own
- zhǎng长tā他rén人ruì锐qì气，，miè灭zì自jǐ己wēi威fēng风boost others' morale and diminish one's own
- zhǎng长ào傲shì饰fēi非cultivate arrogance and conceal wrongs
- zhǎng长bié别ren人zhì志qì气，，miè灭zì自jǐ己wēi威fēng风boost others' morale and diminish one's own
- cháng长xū吁duǎn短tàn叹to sigh frequently with distress
- cháng长xū吁duǎn短qì气to sigh repeatedly and mournfully
- cháng长mìng命fù富guì贵long life, wealth, and honor
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Open the tool →Questions about 长缨在手
What does 长缨在手 mean?
长缨在手 (cháng yīng zài shǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have the long rope in hand”.
How do you pronounce 长缨在手?
长缨在手 is pronounced cháng yīng zài shǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 长缨在手 literally mean?
Literally, 长缨在手 means “Long tassel in hand”. It is used to mean “to have the long rope in hand”.
What is the Chinese definition of 长缨在手?
缨：绳子。手里拿着长绳准备去俘获敌人