擦枪走火 cā qiāng zǒu huǒ

DEFINITIONS

  1. to shoot accidentally while polishing a gun
  2. (fig.) a minor incident that sparks a war

CHARACTERS

擦 cā
HSK 4
wipe, scrub, rub, scour; brush
枪 qiāng
HSK 5
spear, lance; gun, rifle
走 zǒu
HSK 2
walk, go on foot; run; leave
火 huǒ
HSK 2
fire, flame; burn; anger, rage