富国强兵fù guó qiáng bīngmake one’s country rich and build up its military power; make one’s country rich and strong
❍ 当是之时，秦用商君，～；……(《史记·孟子荀卿列传》2343) This was the time when Qin was employing Lord Shang to enrich the state and strengthen the army，…/王即时召见，问～之道。(《中国奇谈》) “How can my country become rich,and at the same time maintain an efficient army?”asked the king. 富国强兵fù ɡuó qiánɡ bīnɡ使国家富强，使军队强大。make one’s country rich and build up its military power, put one’s own country rich and maintain an efficient army |