stage combat with weapons; (in martial arts) exchange blows with weapons
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb phrase
to engage in stage combat with weapons; to exchange blows with weapons (in martial arts)
Originally a technical term for choreographed combat in Chinese opera or martial arts performances, where actors use weapons. Can also be used metaphorically to describe intense conflict or competition.
Zhè这
chǎng场
xì戏
lǐ里
，
liǎng两
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
yào要
guò过
jiā家
huo伙
，
chǎng场
miàn面
hěn很
jīng精
cǎi彩
。
In this scene, the two generals will engage in stage combat with weapons, making for a spectacular spectacle.
Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
zài在
wǔ武
shù术
bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
guò过
qǐ起
le了
jiā家
huo伙
，
guān观
zhòng众
kàn看
dé得
mù目
bù不
zhuǎn转
jīng睛
。
The two of them exchanged blows with weapons in the martial arts competition, and the audience watched intently.
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Gōng公
sī司
liǎng两
dà大
bù部
mén门
wèi为
le了
yù预
suàn算
，
jiǎn简
zhí直
yào要
guò过
jiā家
huo伙
le了
。
The two major departments in the company are practically at each other's throats over the budget.