- 攻城略地 gōngchénglüèdì to take cities and seize territoryto attack and capture cities and seize land; often used in a military context or to describe expanding one's influence or market share.
- 攻城掠地 gōngchénglüèdì to capture cities and seize landTo attack and occupy cities and seize territory.
- 掠地攻城 lüèdìgōngchéng to seize territory and capture citiesto seize land and attack cities; describes launching an offensive against an enemy territory
- 攻城为下 gōngchéngwéixià besieging cities is inferiorattacking and seizing cities is a lesser strategy compared to psychological warfare; the physical assault on a fortified position is the least desirable tactic
- 攻城木 gōngchéngmù battering ramheavy beam used in ancient warfare to break down city gates or walls
