jiàn​zǒu​piān​fēng

to take an unconventional approach

Senses

剑走偏锋/ 劍走偏鋒 jiàn​zǒu​piān​fēng to take an unconventional approach

to use an unconventional gambit or unexpected move to succeed; literally describes a sword technique that avoids direct frontal attacks in favor of flanking maneuvers or side strokes

References

synonym 剑走偏锋/劍走偏鋒 出奇制胜/出奇制勝