弩张剑拔 — “Vigorous and imposing”
弩张剑拔 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Vigorous and imposing”. Full of power and force. Literally, “Crossbows drawn, swords unsheathed”.
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弩张剑拔 Pronunciation and Pinyin
弩张剑拔 Character Breakdown
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他演讲时气势恢宏，言辞之间弩张剑拔，令人印象深刻。
His speech was grand and imposing, with a vigorous and powerful delivery that left a deep impression.
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What does 弩张剑拔 mean?
弩张剑拔 (nǔ zhāng jiàn bá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Vigorous and imposing”.
How do you pronounce 弩张剑拔?
弩张剑拔 is pronounced nǔ zhāng jiàn bá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 弩张剑拔 literally mean?
Literally, 弩张剑拔 means “Crossbows drawn, swords unsheathed”. It is used to mean “Vigorous and imposing”.
What is the Chinese definition of 弩张剑拔?
比喻雄健。亦作“剑拔弩张”。