卷旗息鼓 — “To furl flags and silence drums (idiom)”
卷旗息鼓 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to furl flags and silence drums (idiom)”. To cease all activities or efforts; to die down, often after a period of intense activity; to lose momentum or subside. Literally, “Furl flags and silence drums”.
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What does 卷旗息鼓 mean?
卷旗息鼓 (juǎn qí xī gǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to furl flags and silence drums (idiom)”.
How do you pronounce 卷旗息鼓?
卷旗息鼓 is pronounced juǎn qí xī gǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 卷旗息鼓 literally mean?
Literally, 卷旗息鼓 means “Furl flags and silence drums”. It is used to mean “to furl flags and silence drums (idiom)”.
What is the Chinese definition of 卷旗息鼓?
犹偃旗息鼓。原指行军时隐蔽行踪，不让敌人觉察。现比喻事情终止或声势减弱。