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破釜沉舟

/ pò fǔ chēn zhōu /

Strokes

Definition

lit. to break the cauldrons and sink the boats (idiom); fig. to cut off one's means of retreat/to burn one's boats

Example

Definition

break the cauldrons and sink the boats (after crossing)—cut off all means of retreat to show one's determination to press ahead; burn one's bridges/boats; cross the Rubicon