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胸中甲兵 — “To possess great strategic ability”

胸中甲兵 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to possess great strategic ability”. To have military genius or exceptional tactical insight. Literally, “armored soldiers in one's chest”.

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胸中甲兵 Pronunciation and Pinyin

胸中甲兵 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
胸
xiōng10chest, mind, aspirations
中
zhōng4middle, in, China, hit, win
甲
jiǎ5first, armor, or nail
兵
bīng7weapon, soldier, military affairs

Example Sentence with 胸中甲兵

这位项目经理虽然年轻,却胸中甲兵,总能带领团队克服各种难题。
Although this project manager is young, he possesses great strategic acumen and always manages to lead the team through various difficulties.

Idioms Related to 胸中甲兵

Synonyms of 胸中甲兵

  • xiōng胸yǒu有jiǎ甲bīng兵have strategies and tactics in mind

More idioms starting with 胸

  • xiōng胸zhōng中wàn万juàn卷vast knowledge from extensive reading
  • xiōng胸zhōng中qiū丘hè壑have a well-conceived plan in mind
  • xiōng胸zhōng中zhī之yǐng颖innate intelligence or wisdom
  • xiōng胸zhōng中lěi垒kuài块pent-up frustrations or resentment
  • xiōng胸zhōng中wú无mò墨to be uneducated or illiterate
  • xiōng胸zhōng中wú无shù数to have no clear idea
  • xiōng胸zhōng中yǒu有shù数To have a clear understanding
  • xiōng胸zhōng中chái柴jí棘harbor malicious and treacherous intentions
  • xiōng胸zhōng中zhèng正,,móu眸zi子liǎo瞭Upright heart, clear eyes
  • xiōng胸zhōng中bǎi百wàn万bīng兵possess brilliant strategies and grand plans
  • xiōng胸zhōng中lěi磊kuài块pent-up indignation
  • xiōng胸zhōng中lín鳞jiǎ甲harbor sinister intentions

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Questions about 胸中甲兵

What does 胸中甲兵 mean?

胸中甲兵 (xiōng zhōng jiǎ bīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to possess great strategic ability”.

How do you pronounce 胸中甲兵?

胸中甲兵 is pronounced xiōng zhōng jiǎ bīng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 胸中甲兵 literally mean?

Literally, 胸中甲兵 means “armored soldiers in one's chest”. It is used to mean “to possess great strategic ability”.

What is the Chinese definition of 胸中甲兵?

甲兵:披甲的士兵。比喻人具有军事才能。

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