汉英词典
MEANING OF 投筆從戎
to lay down the pen and take up the sword (idiom) / to join the military (esp. of educated person)
从戎 Join the army / Throw away the pen and join the army / Refers to the literati joining the army
《后汉书·班超传》载班超家贫，在官府做抄写工作，曾经投笔长叹说，大丈夫应当在边疆为国立功，怎能老在笔砚之间讨生活呢!后以投笔从戎”指文人从军。
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