We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「韜戈偃武」, explained below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「韜戈偃武」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
Put away weapons and stop arming. It means to stop fighting and cultivate culture.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
tāo gē yǎn wǔ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
tou1 gwo1 yin2 mou5
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.
