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Chinese
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shrimp; prawn
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soldiers; a force; an army soldiers; a force; an army; weapons; arms; military; warlike |
crab
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a general; (will, shall, "future tense"); ready a general; (will, shall, "future tense"); ready; prepared; to get; to use |
| trad. (蝦兵蟹將)
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蝦
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兵
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蟹
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將
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| simp. (虾兵蟹将)
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虾
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兵
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蟹
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将
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Etymology
From Chinese mythology, where the Dragon King is said to have "shrimp soldiers and crab generals".
Pronunciation
Noun
蝦兵蟹將
- (derogatory) a troop that is weak when in combat