鸣金收兵 míngjīnshōubīng to sound the retreat Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 鸣金 鳴金 míngjīn to beat a gong To strike a gong or other metal instrument, used in ancient times as a signal for troops to retreat or move收兵 shōubīng to withdraw troops To retreat or call off a battle; to recall troops after a fight