斩将搴旗 — “To defeat powerful opponents bravely and decisively”
斩将搴旗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to defeat powerful opponents bravely and decisively”. To display extraordinary valor and skill in combat or competition. Literally, “Slay generals and seize flags”.
斩将搴旗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 斩将搴旗 mean?
斩将搴旗 (zhǎn jiàng qiān qí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to defeat powerful opponents bravely and decisively”.
How do you pronounce 斩将搴旗?
斩将搴旗 is pronounced zhǎn jiàng qiān qí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 斩将搴旗 literally mean?
Literally, 斩将搴旗 means “Slay generals and seize flags”. It is used to mean “to defeat powerful opponents bravely and decisively”.
What is the Chinese definition of 斩将搴旗?
搴：拔取。拔取敌旗，斩杀敌将。形容勇猛善战。