擦枪走火

Traditional: 擦槍走火

cā qiāng zǒu huǒ

Dictionary entry

to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun

What does 擦枪走火 mean?

擦枪走火 (cā qiāng zǒu huǒ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun

2(fig.) a minor incident that sparks a war

Character breakdown

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擦cāto rub; to scratch · to wipe; to polish 枪Qiāngsurname Qiang 走zǒuto walk · to go 火Huǒsurname Huo

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cā qiāng zǒu huǒ

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