qióng
bīng

idiom
derogatory
formal
common

Meaning of 穷兵黩武

穷兵黩武 means to use all military force; to engage in wanton military aggression; militarism. Pronounced qióng bīng dú wǔ.

  • to use all military force; to engage in wanton military aggression; militarism

Definitions & Examples

shǐ
shàng
duō
bào
jūn
dōu
qióng
bīng
zhù
chēng
 

Many tyrants in history were known for their militaristic ways.

Qióng
bīng
de
zhèng
zuì
zhōng
huì
dǎo
zhì
guó
jiā
de
miè
wáng
 

A policy of militarism will eventually lead to the downfall of the nation.

Gāi
guó
qióng
bīng
 
duàn
qīn
lüè
lín
guó
 

That country resorts to militarism, constantly invading its neighbors.