蝦兵蟹將

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Chinese

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shrimp; prawn
soldiers; a force; an army
soldiers; a force; an army; weapons; arms; military; warlike
 
crab
a general; (will, shall, "future tense"); ready
a general; (will, shall, "future tense"); ready; prepared; to get; to use
 
trad. (蝦兵蟹將)
simp. (虾兵蟹将)

Etymology

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From Chinese mythology, where the Dragon King is said to have "shrimp soldiers and crab generals".

Pronunciation

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Noun

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蝦兵蟹將

  1. (derogatory) a troop that is weak when in combat