历史典故
匹马当先
pi ma dang xian
lead the charge
Meaning
Describes someone who bravely charges ahead and takes the lead.
形容一个人勇敢地冲锋在前，带头冲锋陷阵。
Origin
话说三国时期，蜀汉名将赵云在长坂坡单骑救主，面对曹军百万雄师，他丝毫不惧，挺枪跃马，匹马当先，杀进曹军阵营，七进七出，最终救出了刘备和阿斗。赵云的英勇表现，成为千古佳话，也使得“匹马当先”这一成语广为流传。
huashuo sanguoshiqi, shuhan mingjiang zhaoyun zai changbanpo danqi jiu zhu, mian dui caojun baiwanxiongshi, tasibushao ju, tingqiang yuema, pimadangxian, sha jin caojun zhenying, qijin qichu, zhongyu jiuchule liubei he adu. zhaoyun de yingyongbiaoxian, chengwei qiangu jiahua, yeshi de "pima dangxian" zhe yi chengyu guang wei liuchuan
During the Three Kingdoms period, the famous Shu Han general Zhao Yun single-handedly rescued his lord at the Battle of Changbanpo. Facing Cao Cao's massive army, he showed no fear, and bravely charged into the enemy lines, rescuing Liu Bei and his son, A Dou. Zhao Yun's heroic actions became a legendary story, and the idiom "pi ma dang xian" became widely used.
Usage
通常用作谓语、宾语、定语；指冲锋在前，带头。
tongchang yongzuo weiyude bingyu dingyu; zhi chongfeng zai qian, daitou
It is usually used as a predicate, object, or attributive; refers to charging ahead and taking the lead.
Examples
他作战勇猛，总是匹马当先，冲锋陷阵。
ta zuozhan yongmeng, zongshi pimadangxian, chongfeng xianzhen.
He was brave in battle, always leading the charge.
面对困难，我们要匹马当先，勇往直前。
mian dui kunnan,women yao pimadangxian, yongwang zhiqian
In the face of difficulties, we must take the lead and move forward bravely.
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FAQ
- What does 匹马当先 mean?
- Describes someone who bravely charges ahead and takes the lead. Pinyin: pi ma dang xian.
- How is 匹马当先 used?
- It is usually used as a predicate, object, or attributive; refers to charging ahead and taking the lead.