闻鸡起舞wén jī qǐ wǔrise up upon hearing the crow of a rooster and practise with the sword—rouse oneself and make vigorous efforts to serve the country
❍ 一将当关门号虎，万夫起舞夜闻鸡。(谢觉哉《虎门》) One general garrisons the pass like a tiger,|Ten thousand soldiers began to brandish swords at cockcrow at night. 闻鸡起舞wen ji qi wurise at cockcrow and practise martial arts—exert oneself to the utmost for a worthy cause 闻鸡起舞rise at cockcrow and practice martial arts—exert oneself to the utmost for a worthy cause;diligent and self-disciplined 闻鸡起舞wén jī qǐ wǔ听到鸡叫声就起来舞剑。形容非常刻苦努力。rise up upon hearing the crow of a rooster and practise with the sword |