sāng​hú​péng​shǐ

great ambitions for a man

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桑弧蓬矢 sāng​hú​péng​shǐ 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.

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