厉兵秣马

النطق: lì bīng mò mǎ المعنى الحرفي: Sharpen weapons and feed horses

الأصل والاستخدام

This idiom describes sharpening (厉) weapons (兵) and feeding (秣) horses (马). It originated from ancient military preparations where armies would ensure weapons were sharp and horses well-fed before battle. The phrase appeared in Zuozhuan describing state preparations for warfare. Modern usage describes thorough preparation for any significant undertaking, emphasizing the importance of readiness before action.

أمثلة

الإنجليزية: "The team is preparing intensively for the upcoming competition."

الصينية: 球队正在厉兵秣马，为即将到来的比赛做准备。