Definitions

1. 1. lit. with swords drawn and bows bent (idiom)
2. 2. fig. a state of mutual hostility
3. 3. at daggers drawn
4. 4. confront each other

Components

• 剑 jiàn – double-edged sword
• 拔 bá – to pull up
• 弩 nǔ – crossbow
• 张 Zhāng – surname Zhang