an1 bu4 li2 ma3, jia3 bu4 li2 shen1.(鞍不离马，甲不离身)

 an1 bu4 li2 ma3, jia3 bu4 li2 shen1.

鞍  不  离  马， 甲  不  离  身

Translation:     

The saddle is never separated from the horse, and the armour is never taken off from the body.

Meaning:
In the war zone, everyone is on high alert. He always keeps his armour on and never takes off the saddle from his horse.

 

Vocabulary:

•  an1: saddle (n.)
•  bu4: neg. (adv.)
•  li2 :leave(v)
•  ma3: horse (n.)
•  jia3: armour (n.)
•  shen1: body (n.)