不擒二毛 — “To spare the elderly, especially in warfare or conflict”
不擒二毛 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to spare the elderly, especially in warfare or conflict”. Not to capture or harm old people. Literally, “not capture the grey-haired”.
不擒二毛 Pronunciation and Pinyin
不擒二毛 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 不擒二毛
What does 不擒二毛 mean?
不擒二毛 (bù qín èr máo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to spare the elderly, especially in warfare or conflict”.
How do you pronounce 不擒二毛?
不擒二毛 is pronounced bù qín èr máo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不擒二毛 literally mean?
Literally, 不擒二毛 means “not capture the grey-haired”. It is used to mean “to spare the elderly, especially in warfare or conflict”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不擒二毛?
擒：捉拿，捕获。二毛：指头发斑白，引申为上年纪的人。不捕获年长的人。