横戈盘马 — “To hold a spear horizontally and rein in a horse”
横戈盘马 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hold a spear horizontally and rein in a horse”. To describe the valiant and awe-inspiring posture of soldiers ready to charge into battle, signifying readiness for combat. Literally, “holding a spear and reining in the horse”.
横戈盘马 Pronunciation and Pinyin
横戈盘马 Character Breakdown
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- héng横dāo刀jiē揭fǔ斧wielding a knife and an axe
- héng横dāo刀yuè跃mǎ马charge bravely into battle
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What does 横戈盘马 mean?
横戈盘马 (héng gē pán mǎ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hold a spear horizontally and rein in a horse”.
How do you pronounce 横戈盘马?
横戈盘马 is pronounced héng gē pán mǎ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 横戈盘马 literally mean?
Literally, 横戈盘马 means “holding a spear and reining in the horse”. It is used to mean “to hold a spear horizontally and rein in a horse”.
What is the Chinese definition of 横戈盘马?
犹横戈跃马。形容将士威风凛凛，准备冲杀作战的英勇姿态。