subdue the enemy; repel aggression
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to subdue the enemy; to defeat adversaries through strategy
literaryLiterary term originating from diplomatic and military contexts, emphasizing overcoming opponents through strategic superiority rather than direct force. Often used in phrases describing diplomatic skill.
Tā他
zài在
tán谈
pàn判
zhuō桌
shàng上
zhé折
chōng冲
zūn樽
zǔ俎
，
wèi为
guó国
jiā家
zhēng争
qǔ取
le了
zuì最
dà大
lì利
yì益
。
He negotiated skillfully at the bargaining table, securing the maximum benefit for the country.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
shàn善
yú于
zhé折
chōng冲
qiān千
lǐ里
zhī之
wài外
，
bù不
zhàn战
ér而
qū屈
rén人
zhī之
bīng兵
。
This general excels at subduing the enemy from a thousand li away, defeating the opponent's forces without fighting.
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Wài外
jiāo交
rén人
yuán员
bì必
xū须
jù具
bèi备
zhé折
chōng冲
yù御
wǔ侮
de的
néng能
lì力
。
Diplomatic personnel must possess the ability to repel aggression and defend against insult.
Zài在
zhè这
chǎng场
shāng商
yè业
jìng竞
zhēng争
zhōng中
，
tā他
zhé折
chōng冲
yù御
wǔ侮
，
zuì最
zhōng终
bǎo保
zhù住
le了
gōng公
sī司
de的
shì市
chǎng场
dì地
wèi位
。
In this business competition, he fought off rivals and defended against threats, ultimately preserving the company's market position.