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投笔从戎
tóu​bǐ​cóng​róng

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Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
投笔从戎 (投筆從戎) tóu​bǐ​cóng​róng
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to lay down the pen and take up the sword; to give up civilian or academic life to join the military, especially referring to an educated person

Frequency

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0.139 per million

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