Zhàngǔ shēng xiǎngqǐ, shìbīng men chōng xiàng dí zhèn.
The war drums sounded, and the soldiers charged the enemy lines.
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In ancient Chinese warfare, drums signaled the advance (击鼓前进) and gongs signaled retreat (鸣金收兵). The phrase 战鼓擂动 ('war drums thunder') is a common literary metaphor for any imminent contest - sports finals, election campaigns, or showdowns.
