持刀动杖 — “To resort to violence”
持刀动杖 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to resort to violence”. To engage in a physical confrontation using weapons. Literally, “Hold a knife and wield a stick”.
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持刀动杖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
持刀动杖 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 持刀动杖
遇到矛盾时，我们应该冷静沟通，而不是动不动就持刀动杖。
When conflicts arise, we should communicate calmly, rather than resorting to violence at every turn.
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What does 持刀动杖 mean?
持刀动杖 (chí dāo dòng zhàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to resort to violence”.
How do you pronounce 持刀动杖?
持刀动杖 is pronounced chí dāo dòng zhàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 持刀动杖 literally mean?
Literally, 持刀动杖 means “Hold a knife and wield a stick”. It is used to mean “to resort to violence”.
What is the Chinese definition of 持刀动杖?
持：拿。杖：木棒。指动武。