富國強兵fù guó qiáng bīngmake one’s country rich and build up its military power; make one’s country rich and strong
? 當是之時，秦用商君，～；……(《史記·孟子荀卿列傳》2343) This was the time when Qin was employing Lord Shang to enrich the state and strengthen the army，…/王即時召見，問～之道。(《中國奇談》) “How can my country become rich,and at the same time maintain an efficient army?”asked the king. 富國強兵fù ɡuó qiánɡ bīnɡ使國家富強，使軍隊強大。make one’s country rich and build up its military power, put one’s own country rich and maintain an efficient army |