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How to Say ‘Emphasizes no sword in hand’ in Simplified Chinese

讲求手中无剑

💬 Usage Tip: A spiritual attainment where physical tools are unnecessary.

🇨🇳 In China: Reflects internal or non-violent power.

Phrase Breakdown

讲求

手中无剑

Word-by-Word Breakdown

讲求

[jiǎng qiú]

emphasize

To give special importance or prominence to something.

Example

我们应当讲求质量而不是数量。

We should emphasize quality over quantity.

[shǒu]

hand

The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist.

Example

他的手中空无一物。

His hands are empty.

[zhōng]

in

Indicating the position or location within something.

Example

他站在房间中。

He is standing in the room.

[]

no

Used to express negation, dissent, denial, or refusal.

Example

这个盒子里无任何东西。

There is nothing in this box.

[jiàn]

sword

A bladed weapon used for cutting or thrusting.

Example

他的剑非常锋利。

His sword is very sharp.

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