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中箭落马 Meaning

中箭落马

Learn the meaning of 中箭落马, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 中箭落马 means lit. to be struck by an arrow and fall from one's horse.

Meaning in English

Lit. to be struck by an arrow and fall from one's horse

Chinese中箭落马
Pinyinzhong4 jian4 luo4 ma3
Definitionslit. to be struck by an arrow and fall from one's horse; to suffer a serious setback (idiom)
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What does 中箭落马 mean?

中箭落马 means lit. to be struck by an arrow and fall from one's horse.

How do you pronounce 中箭落马?

中箭落马 is pronounced zhong4 jian4 luo4 ma3 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 中箭落马 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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