擦枪走火

擦枪走火
qiāngzǒuhuǒ

to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun

    • They accidentally discharged their guns while cleaning them.

  2. noun

    (fig.) a minor incident that sparks a war

    • A minor incident can trigger war.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

Using your hand to wipe and scrub carefully as if you are examining each dirty mark closely.

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