一成一旅
yī​chéng​yī​lǚ

scanty forces

  • created sense approved 一成一旅 · yī​chéng​yī​lǚ · scanty forces — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    一成一旅

    yī​chéng​yī​lǚ

    scanty forces

    Describes having very limited territory and few troops, often used to describe someone who succeeds in reclaiming their former glory or defeating a foe despite starting with such meager resources.

    yì​chéng​yì​lǚ

    一 (literal) → 一 · yī · one 成 (literal) → 成 · chéng · to become 一 (literal) → 一 · yī · one 旅 (literal) → 旅 · lǚ · troops

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