zòng
héng
bǎi

idiom

Meaning of 纵横捭阖

纵横捭阖 means to maneuver politically; to employ diplomatic tactics of alliance and division. Pronounced zòng héng bǎi hé.

  • to maneuver politically; to employ diplomatic tactics of alliance and division

Definitions & Examples

shàn
cháng
zòng
héng
bǎi
 
zài
wài
jiāo
chǎng
yóu
rèn
yǒu
 

He excels at political maneuvering and navigates diplomatic occasions with ease.

Zhàn
guó
shí
 
móu
shì
men
zòng
héng
bǎi
zhī
shù
yóu
shuì
guó
 

During the Warring States period, strategists used tactics of alliance and division to lobby various states.

Zhè
wèi
zhèng
zhì
jiā
zòng
héng
bǎi
 
zuì
zhōng
chéng
le
yǒu
běn
guó
de
lián
méng
 

Through skillful diplomatic maneuvering, this politician ultimately forged an alliance favorable to his own country.