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 「偃武行文」, explained below.
The idiom 「偃武行文」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
Stop military activities and promote culture and education. Same as “lay down arms and cultivate culture”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yǎn wǔ háng wén
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yin2 mou5 haang4/hong4/hang4 man4
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