铸剑为犁 — “To beat swords into ploughshares”
铸剑为犁 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to beat swords into ploughshares”. To turn weapons into tools for peace and agriculture. Literally, “cast swords into ploughs”.
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铸剑为犁 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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在经历了一段动荡时期后，这个地区的人们决定铸剑为犁，共同致力于发展经济和改善生活。
After a period of turmoil, the people in this region decided to beat swords into ploughshares, jointly committing to developing the economy and improving their lives.
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- zhù铸jiǎ甲xiāo销gē戈end war and make peace
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What does 铸剑为犁 mean?
铸剑为犁 (zhù jiàn wéi lí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to beat swords into ploughshares”.
How do you pronounce 铸剑为犁?
铸剑为犁 is pronounced zhù jiàn wéi lí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 铸剑为犁 literally mean?
Literally, 铸剑为犁 means “cast swords into ploughs”. It is used to mean “to beat swords into ploughshares”.
What is the Chinese definition of 铸剑为犁?
销熔武器以制造务农器具。