强弩之末

qiáng nǔ zhī mò

Rare

Definitions

1. lit. an arrow at the end of its flight (idiom)
2. fig. spent force

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Child Words of 强弩之末

(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de])

stubborn

strong

to force

tip

crossbow