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擦枪走火
cā qiāng zǒu huǒ
What 擦枪走火 means
- to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun
- (fig.) a minor incident that sparks a war
The characters in 擦枪走火
- 擦cāto rub; to scratch; to wipe; to polish; to apply (lipstick, lotion etc)
- 枪qiānggun; firearm; rifle
- 走zǒuto walk; to go; to run
- 火huǒfire; urgent; ammunition
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