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化干戈為玉帛
faa3 gon1 gwo1 wai4 juk6 baak6 |
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beat swords into ploughshares Level: 4 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
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化干戈為玉帛 / 化干戈为玉帛 | ||
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Characters in this word:化 faa3 - change; melt; -ize; -ify干 gon1 - offend; interfere; concern 戈 gwo1 - dagger-axe; halberd; spear; lance; javelin 為 wai4 wai6 - do, act; serve as; be; for 玉 juk6 juk6*2 - jade; precious stone; pure; graceful 帛 baak6 - silk fabrics |
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