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强弓硬弩

强弓硬弩 — “Powerful bows and strong crossbows”

强弓硬弩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Powerful bows and strong crossbows”. Refers to excellent and sophisticated weaponry. Literally, “Strong bows and stiff crossbows”.

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强弓硬弩 Pronunciation and Pinyin

强弓硬弩 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
强
qiáng12strong, powerful, or intense
弓
gōng3bow
硬
yìng12Hard, firm, strong, stubborn
弩
nǔ8crossbow

Example Sentence with 强弓硬弩

仓库里备有充足的强弓硬弩,以备不时之需。
The storeroom was well-stocked with powerful bows and strong crossbows, just in case.

Idioms Related to 强弓硬弩

Synonyms of 强弓硬弩

  • qiáng强gōng弓jìng劲nǔ弩formidable military might

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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Questions about 强弓硬弩

What does 强弓硬弩 mean?

强弓硬弩 (qiáng gōng yìng nǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Powerful bows and strong crossbows”.

How do you pronounce 强弓硬弩?

强弓硬弩 is pronounced qiáng gōng yìng nǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 强弓硬弩 literally mean?

Literally, 强弓硬弩 means “Strong bows and stiff crossbows”. It is used to mean “Powerful bows and strong crossbows”.

What is the Chinese definition of 强弓硬弩?

强:强劲的,有力的;弩:古代发箭的机械。强有力的弓,坚硬的弩。形容武器精良

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