剑
拔
弩
张

Word Definition - 剑拔弩张

jiàn bá nǔ zhāng lit. with swords drawn and bows bent (idiom); fig. a state of mutual hostility; at daggers drawn

Individual Character Details

剑 jiàn, jiàn
拔 bá
弩 nǔ
张 zhāng, zhāng