Sun Bin (died 316 BC); famous military strategist of the State of Qi during the Warring States period; a descendant of Sun Wu (Sun Tzu) and author of the military treatise [[孙膑兵法|孫臏兵法|sun1 bin4 bing1 fa3]]

to take on a heavy responsibility that exceeds one's strength or ability; literally means to lift a heavy tripod and break one's kneecaps

A classic military treatise written by Sun Bin during the Warring States period; also known as [[齐孙子|齊孫子|qi2 sun1 zi3]].

an ancient Chinese punishment involving the removal of the kneecaps

the kneecap; patella