sì​jiāo​duō​lěi

to be under siege

四郊多垒 四郊多壘 sì​jiāo​duō​lěi
to be under siege
literally meaning 'ramparts on all sides'; describes a situation where enemy forces are closing in from all directions or the homeland is constantly under threat of invasion; can also metaphorically describe facing many competitors

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