磨刀霍霍 in English mo2 dao1 huo4 huo4 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) to sharpen one's sword (idiomatic expression)
  • metaphorically to prepare to attack
  • to be getting ready for battle

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Pinyin

mo2 dao1 huo4 huo4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

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