斩将夺旗 — “To vanquish enemy commanders and capture their standards”
斩将夺旗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to vanquish enemy commanders and capture their standards”. To display immense bravery and exceptional skill in battle, often used metaphorically to describe achieving great success by overcoming numerous challenges. Literally, “Slay generals and seize banners”.
斩将夺旗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 斩将夺旗 mean?
斩将夺旗 (zhǎn jiāng duó qí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to vanquish enemy commanders and capture their standards”.
How do you pronounce 斩将夺旗?
斩将夺旗 is pronounced zhǎn jiāng duó qí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 斩将夺旗 literally mean?
Literally, 斩将夺旗 means “Slay generals and seize banners”. It is used to mean “to vanquish enemy commanders and capture their standards”.
What is the Chinese definition of 斩将夺旗?
砍杀敌将，拔取敌旗。形容勇猛善战。同“斩将搴旗”。