How to Say ‘No sword in hand’ in Simplified Chinese
手中无剑
💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'hand no sword', characterizing a state of readiness or internal power.
🇨🇳 In China: Symbolizes a martial artist's restraint and control, reflecting the Taoist philosophy of soft power.
Phrase Breakdown
手中
in hand
Literally 'in the hand', indicating one's immediate possession or control.
书在我手中。
The book is in my hand.
无
without; lack
Indicates the absence of something.
无聊
Boring (literally: without interest)
剑
sword
A weapon with a heavy blade and a hilt.
长剑
Long sword
Word-by-Word Breakdown
手
[shǒu]
hand
The body part below the arm.
他的手中有一个礼物。
There is a gift in his hand.
中
[zhōng]
in
Refers to a place.
他在课堂中。
He is in class.
无
[wú]
no
Meaning absence of something.
没有剑和武器。
No swords and weapons.
剑
[jiàn]
sword
A weapon with a long blade.
古代武士用剑。
Ancient warriors used swords.
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