短兵接战 — “To engage in close-quarters combat”
短兵接战 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in close-quarters combat”. To fight at close range. Figuratively, to engage in a direct and fierce struggle or confrontation. Literally, “engage in battle with short weapons”.
短兵接战 Pronunciation and Pinyin
短兵接战 Character Breakdown
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What does 短兵接战 mean?
短兵接战 (duǎn bīng jiē zhàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engage in close-quarters combat”.
How do you pronounce 短兵接战?
短兵接战 is pronounced duǎn bīng jiē zhàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 短兵接战 literally mean?
Literally, 短兵接战 means “engage in battle with short weapons”. It is used to mean “to engage in close-quarters combat”.
What is the Chinese definition of 短兵接战?
短兵：刀剑等短兵器；接：交战。指近距离搏斗。比喻面对面地进行激烈的斗争。