4 characters Idiom and proverb 18 973

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This time, we present the Chinese idiom 「被甲持兵」, with its definition and usage detailed below.

Wearing protective clothing and holding weapons. Refers to being fully armed.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bèi jiǎ chí bīng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bei6 gaap3 chi4 bing1

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.