| Expression | 引而不發 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to pull the bow without shooting (成语 saw from Mencius); ready and waiting for action/to go through the motions/to practice/a trial run |
| Reading | yan5 yi4 bat1 faat3 |
| Recall | y |
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