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弯弓
wān​gōng

to draw a bow

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 盘马弯弓 pán​mǎ​wān​gōng to pose for action
    Literally meaning to circle on horseback and draw one's bow without firing; used to describe making a grand show of preparing for action without actually starting or committing to it.
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