sānghúpéngshǐ
great ambitions for a man
桑弧蓬矢 sānghúpéngshǐ
- great ambitions for a man
- Literally "bow of mulberry wood and arrows of mugwort"; a phrase used to describe or encourage a man's lofty ambitions to travel and achieve great things in the world. Originally referred to an ancient custom where these tools were used at the birth of a boy to symbolize his future potential.