强弓劲弩 — “Powerful bows and strong crossbows”
强弓劲弩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Powerful bows and strong crossbows”. Formidable weaponry, symbolizing great military might or a strong, effective force. Literally, “Strong bows and powerful crossbows”.
强弓劲弩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
强弓劲弩 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 强弓劲弩
Origin and Story of 强弓劲弩
During the Warring States period, Su Qin, a renowned political strategist, traveled to the State of Han to persuade King Han to unite with five other states against the State of Qin. King Han granted him an audience.
Su Qin analyzed Han's advantageous terrain and its formidable military strength, boasting 'powerful bows and strong crossbows,' sturdy armor, sharp weapons, and well-trained, courageous soldiers. He argued that if Han were to submit to Qin in the west, it would only invite ridicule from the world.
Moved by Su Qin's words, King Han passionately declared, 'Even if I die, I will never serve Qin!'
Idioms Related to 强弓劲弩
Synonyms of 强弓劲弩
More idioms starting with 强
- qiáng强bù不líng凌ruò弱The strong should not bully the weak
- qiáng强bù不líng凌ruò弱，，zhòng众bù不bào暴guǎ寡The strong should not bully the weak
- qiáng强bù不fàn犯ruò弱，，zhòng众bù不bào暴guǎ寡The strong should not bully the weak
- qiǎng强bù不zhī知yǐ以wéi为zhī知pretend to know what one doesn't
- qiáng强zhōng中gèng更yǒu有qiáng强zhōng中shǒu手There's always someone better
- qiáng强zhōng中zì自yǒu有qiáng强zhōng中shǒu手There is always someone stronger
- qiáng强wèi为huān欢xiào笑force a joyful smile
- qiǎng强mǎi买qiǎng强mài卖forceful buying and selling
- qiǎng强rén人suǒ所nán难force someone to do the impossible
- qiǎng强zuò作jiě解rén人feign understanding or expertise
- qiáng强zuò做jiě解rén人pretend to understand and explain
- qiáng强bīng兵fù富guó国strengthen military, enrich nation
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What does 强弓劲弩 mean?
强弓劲弩 (qiáng gōng jìng nǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Powerful bows and strong crossbows”.
How do you pronounce 强弓劲弩?
强弓劲弩 is pronounced qiáng gōng jìng nǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 强弓劲弩 literally mean?
Literally, 强弓劲弩 means “Strong bows and powerful crossbows”. It is used to mean “Powerful bows and strong crossbows”.
Where does 强弓劲弩 come from?
强弓劲弩 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 强弓劲弩?
强：强劲的，有力的。强有力的弓，坚硬的弩。