擦枪走火

cāqiāngzǒuhuǒ

to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun; (fig.) a minor incident that sparks a war

Traditional 擦槍走火

Meaning

cāqiāngzǒuhuǒca1 qiang1 zou3 huo3
  1. to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun
  2. (fig.) a minor incident that sparks a war

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