针尖对麦芒 — “To be equally matched in sharpness, strength, or stubbornness”
针尖对麦芒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be equally matched in sharpness, strength, or stubbornness”. Describes a confrontation where neither side is willing to yield, meeting force with equal force. Literally, “Needle point against wheat awn”.
针尖对麦芒 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 针尖对麦芒 mean?
针尖对麦芒 (zhēn jiān duì mài máng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be equally matched in sharpness, strength, or stubbornness”.
How do you pronounce 针尖对麦芒?
针尖对麦芒 is pronounced zhēn jiān duì mài máng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 针尖对麦芒 literally mean?
Literally, 针尖对麦芒 means “Needle point against wheat awn”. It is used to mean “to be equally matched in sharpness, strength, or stubbornness”.
What is the Chinese definition of 针尖对麦芒?
比喻双方都很利害，互不相让。