qián​mǎ​xián​méi

silently marching

  • created sense approved 钳马衔枚/鉗馬銜枚 · qián​mǎ​xián​méi · silently marching

    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

    大军钳马衔枚,趁着夜色悄悄地包围了敌人的营地。

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