提牌执戟 — “To describe someone of humble or low status”
提牌执戟 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe someone of humble or low status”. Often serving as a guard or foot soldier. Literally, “carrying a shield and wielding a halberd”.
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提牌执戟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
提牌执戟 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 提牌执戟
他虽然只是个提牌执戟的小人物，却也尽职尽责，守护着这份安宁。
Although he was merely a humble guard, he was dedicated to his duty, safeguarding the peace.
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What does 提牌执戟 mean?
提牌执戟 (tí pái zhí jǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe someone of humble or low status”.
How do you pronounce 提牌执戟?
提牌执戟 is pronounced tí pái zhí jǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 提牌执戟 literally mean?
Literally, 提牌执戟 means “carrying a shield and wielding a halberd”. It is used to mean “to describe someone of humble or low status”.
What is the Chinese definition of 提牌执戟?
牌：古代兵器盾；戟：古代兵器。形容身份低微