huí​mǎ​qiāng

sudden counter-attack

Senses

回马枪/ 回馬槍 huí​mǎ​qiāng sudden counter-attack

A sudden backthrust or counter-attack that catches an opponent off guard; originally a spear technique where a rider pretends to flee and then suddenly turns to strike his pursuer.

回马枪/ 回馬槍 huí​mǎ​qiāng turning against one's own side

A sudden reversal of position where someone turns around to expose or attack their own former allies.

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