emphasize military affairs; martial
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to emphasize military affairs and martial arts; to value martial prowess
literaryLiterary register. Describes a cultural orientation or personal attitude that values military strength, martial skills, and physical prowess over civil or scholarly pursuits.
Zhè这
gè个
mín民
zú族
lì历
lái来
shàng尚
wǔ武
。
This nation has traditionally valued martial prowess.
Shàng～
wǔ精
jīng神
the spirit of emphasizing martial arts; martial spirit
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Tā他
chóng崇
shàng尚
wén文
zhì治
，
bù不
shàng尚
wǔ武
lì力
。
He values civil governance, not military force.
Nà那
shì是
yī一
gè个
shàng尚
wǔ武
de的
shí时
dài代
。
That was an era that emphasized martial prowess.