zam3 gwo1 doi6 daan3枕戈待旦

Jyutpingzam3 gwo1 doi6 daan3
Yalejam gwō doih daan

Definition

To lie with one's head on a spear waiting for dawn; to maintain high vigilance and be ready for battle.

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