為了和平，我們應該化干戈為玉帛。
For the sake of peace, we should turn weapons into jade and silk (bury the hatchet).
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Example sentences
經過多次協商，兩國終於化干戈為玉帛。
经过多次协商，两国终于化干戈为玉帛。
After multiple rounds of negotiations, the two countries finally turned conflict into peace.
Usage Notes
Literally referring to precious gifts (jade and silk), it is commonly used metaphorically for peace or turning conflict into friendship (化干戈為玉帛).
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