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钳马衔枚
qián​mǎ​xián​méi

silently marching

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钳马衔枚 (鉗馬銜枚) qián​mǎ​xián​méi
silently marching
describing a marching army in absolute silence, traditionally achieved by gagging soldiers and horses to prevent noise during a stealth operation

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