Definition
单枪匹马 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'single spear, one horse' — a vivid image of a lone warrior charging into battle. In modern usage it describes doing something entirely on your own, without any help or support. It often appears as an adverbial phrase before the verb (单枪匹马地做某事) and carries a slightly heroic or determined tone.
f.e.
single-handedalone (doing something without help)
Examples
- 单枪匹马。Tā dān qiāng pǐ mǎ de wánchéng le zhè xiàng jiānjù de rènwu.He completed this difficult task single-handedly.
- 单枪匹马，。Tā dān qiāng pǐ mǎ chuǎng jìn le juésài, lìng suǒyǒu rén guāmù xiāngkàn.She made it to the finals all by herself, surprising everyone.
- ，单枪匹马。Zài zhège xiàngmù shang, tā dān qiāng pǐ mǎ miànduì suǒyǒu tiǎozhàn.In this project, he faced all the challenges alone.
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