jiǎo
zhī
shì

idiom
technical

Meaning of 掎角之势

掎角之势 means pincer formation; flanking tactic. Pronounced jī jiǎo zhī shì.

  • pincer formation; flanking tactic

Definitions & Examples

Liǎng
zhī
duì
xíng
chéng
jiǎo
zhī
shì
 
shǐ使
rén
shǒu
wěi
néng
xiāng
 

The two forces formed a pincer formation, leaving the enemy unable to look after both its head and tail.

Gōng
zài
shì
chǎng
shàng
zuò
huǒ
bàn
jié
chéng
jiǎo
zhī
shì
 
gòng
tóng
yìng
duì
jìng
zhēng
duì
shǒu
 

The company formed a flanking alliance with its partners in the market to jointly deal with competitors.

dài
jiàng
lǐng
cháng
yòng
jiǎo
zhī
shì
lái
fēn
xiāo
miè
jūn
 

Ancient generals often used pincer formations to divide and destroy enemy troops.