tactics; strategy; stratagem
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Meanings
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adaptive tactics; flexible strategy; resourceful stratagem
literaryA literary term referring to the art of adjusting strategy according to changing circumstances, often implying political or military cunning. Commonly found in classical texts and historical narratives.
Cǐ此
rén人
jīng精
tōng通
quán权
lüè略
，
shàn善
yú于
yòng用
bīng兵
。
This man is well-versed in tactics and skilled at employing troops.
Gǔ古
dài代
de的
móu谋
shì士
cháng常
yǐ以
quán权
lüè略
zhù著
chēng称
。
Ancient strategists were often renowned for their resourceful stratagems.
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Zài在
fù复
zá杂
de的
zhèng政
zhì治
dòu斗
zhēng争
zhōng中
，
quán权
lüè略
bǐ比
wǔ武
lì力
gèng更
wéi为
zhòng重
yào要
。
In complex political struggles, tactics are more important than military force.
Tā他
suī虽
wú无
gāo高
xué学
lì历
，
dàn但
quán权
lüè略
guò过
rén人
，
zhōng终
chéng成
dà大
yè业
。
Though he lacked formal education, his superior strategic thinking allowed him to accomplish great things.