枕戈寝甲

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   lit. to sleep on one's armor with a spear as a pillow (idiom)

   • tāzhěngēqǐnjiǎ,shíkèzhǔnbèizhàndòu.

     他枕戈寝甲，时刻准备战斗。🔊

     He sleeps with spear as pillow and armor as bed, always prepared for battle.

2. 貳副adverb

   fig. to keep ready for battle at all times

   • tāmenzhěngēqǐnjiǎ,suíshízhǔnbèizhàndòu.

     他们枕戈寝甲，随时准备战斗。🔊

     They were always ready for battle, sleeping with their weapons at their sides and armor on their bodies.