穷兵黩武 Militarism
Explanation
穷兵黩武，是指过度使用武力，不断发动侵略战争，形容极其好战。这个成语通常用来批评那些不顾人民福祉，只顾一味追求战争胜利的统治者。
"Militarism" refers to the excessive use of military force and the constant launching of aggressive wars. It describes an extremely warlike attitude. This idiom is often used to criticize rulers who disregard the well-being of the people and only focus on achieving victory in war.
Origin Story
战国时期，齐国国君田文（齐威王）任用田忌为将军，田忌主张扩张疆土，穷兵黩武，多次发动战争。结果，齐国国力大损，人民生活困苦。后来，齐威王认识到穷兵黩武的错误，开始重视民生，发展经济，最终使齐国国力强大，成为战国七雄中最强大的国家之一。
During the Warring States period in ancient China, the king of Qi, Tian Wen (King Wei of Qi), appointed Tian Ji as his general. Tian Ji advocated expansion of territory and militarism, launching many wars. As a result, Qi's national strength was greatly weakened, and the people's lives became impoverished. Later, King Wei of Qi realized the error of his militaristic ways and began to focus on people's livelihood and economic development, eventually making Qi a powerful country, one of the seven strongest states in the Warring States period.
Usage
穷兵黩武这个成语多用于批评那些过度使用武力，不断发动侵略战争的国家或个人。
The idiom "Militarism" is often used to criticize countries or individuals who excessively use military force and constantly launch aggressive wars.
Examples
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这个国家穷兵黩武，最终走向了灭亡。
zhè ge guó jiā qióng bīng dú wǔ, zuì zhōng zǒu xiàng le miè wáng.
This country's militaristic policy ultimately led to its demise.
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为了维护国家安全，我们绝不能穷兵黩武。
wèi le wéi hú guó jiā ān quán, wǒ men jué bú néng qióng bīng dú wǔ.
To safeguard national security, we must never resort to military force.
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穷兵黩武只会加速国家的衰败。
qióng bīng dú wǔ zhǐ huì jiā sù guó jiā de shuāi bài.
A militaristic policy will only hasten a nation's decline.