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Chinese study involves characters, phrases, and idioms. This resource introduces 「枕戈以待」 as part of advanced learning. Explanation below.

Introducing the Chinese idiom 「枕戈以待」: its meaning and application are provided for your understanding.

With weapons as pillow, waiting for dawn. Describes the eagerness to kill the enemy and serve the country. Same as “be prepared for war at any time”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zhěn gē yǐ dài

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

jam2 gwo1 yi5 doi6

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.