How to Say ‘Is no sword in hand’ in Traditional Chinese
則是手中無劍
💬 Usage Tip: Describes a philosophical idea of non-attachment.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Reflects Zen philosophy where true mastery lies beyond the tangible.
Phrase Breakdown
則是
手中無劍
Word-by-Word Breakdown
則
[zé]
then
Indicates transition or response.
所以他決定放棄，則是這樣。
Therefore he decided to give up; that's how it is.
是
[shì]
is
Indicates state or identity.
這是我所有的。
This is all I have.
手
[shǒu]
hand
The end part of a person's arm.
他的手中握著一把劍。
He holds a sword in his hand.
中
[zhōng]
in
Used to indicate location or possession.
物品都在盒子中。
The items are all in the box.
無
[wú]
without
Lacking something specified.
他感到空虛無物。
He feels empty and without anything.
劍
[jiàn]
sword
A weapon with a long blade.
法師常以杖代劍。
The mage often uses a staff instead of a sword.
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