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骑射
qí​shè

mounted archery

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  • 胡服骑射 hú​fú​qí​shè Hu clothing and archery on horseback
    Adopting the clothing and military tactics of others to improve oneself. Historically refers to King Wuling of Zhao encouraging his people to wear nomadic clothing and learn mounted archery to build a stronger army during the Warring States period.