Definition
花枪 has two main senses: a literal one referring to a short spear used in ancient China (historical weapon), and a far more common figurative one meaning 'trickery' or 'deceptive tactics' — usually seen in the phrase 耍花枪 ('to play tricks; to talk in a roundabout way'). For modern learners, the figurative sense is the one you'll encounter most often.
n.
short spear (historical weapon)trickerydeceitful tactics
Examples
- ，花枪。Zài gǔdài, shìbīng cháng yòng huā qiāng zuòzhàn.In ancient times, soldiers often used short spears in battle.
- 花枪，。Tā xǐhuan shuǎ huā qiāng, shuōhuà cónglái bù zhíjiē.He likes to play tricks and never speaks directly.
- 花枪，。Bié shuǎ huā qiāng le, zhíjiē gàosu wǒ zhēnxiàng ba.Stop playing games — just tell me the truth.
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