大动干戈

大动干戈
dònggān

lit. to go to war (idiom)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    lit. to go to war (idiom)

    • They made a big fuss and went to war over a trivial matter.

  2. verb

    fig. to make a big fuss over sth

    • Making a big fuss over a trivial matter is not worth it.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS
  • (person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

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