卷甲衔枚 — “To march rapidly and silently, often for a surprise attack”
卷甲衔枚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to march rapidly and silently, often for a surprise attack”. To advance stealthily and quickly. Literally, “Roll up armor, hold gag in mouth”.
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卷甲衔枚 Pronunciation and Pinyin
卷甲衔枚 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 卷甲衔枚
夜幕降临后，侦察小队卷甲衔枚，向目标区域悄然挺进
After nightfall, the reconnaissance team advanced swiftly and silently towards the target area.
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What does 卷甲衔枚 mean?
卷甲衔枚 (juǎn jiǎ xián méi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to march rapidly and silently, often for a surprise attack”.
How do you pronounce 卷甲衔枚?
卷甲衔枚 is pronounced juǎn jiǎ xián méi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 卷甲衔枚 literally mean?
Literally, 卷甲衔枚 means “Roll up armor, hold gag in mouth”. It is used to mean “to march rapidly and silently, often for a surprise attack”.
What is the Chinese definition of 卷甲衔枚?
指行军时轻装疾进，保持肃静，以利奇袭。