4 characters Idiom and proverb 26 617

Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「曆兵秣馬」. Check below for details.

This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「曆兵秣馬」. Its meaning and application are provided below.

Sharpen your weapons and feed your horses. It means to be prepared for battle.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

lì bīng mò mǎ

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lik6 bing1 mut6 ma5

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.