qián​mǎ​xián​méi

to march in utter silence

  1. to restrain
    to restrict; to gag or keep someone from speaking; to restrain someone's freedom
  2. horse
    horse; any animal of the horse family; large mammal used for riding, pulling carts, or farm work
  3. to gag soldiers
    (literary) to have soldiers hold a gag in their mouths to ensure silence during a secret night march or surprise attack