jiān​bì​qīng​yě

scorched earth policy

Senses

坚壁清野/ 堅壁清野 jiān​bì​qīng​yě scorched earth policy

to fortify defenses and clear the countryside of food and supplies; a defensive strategy used to leave nothing of value for an invading enemy

References

synonym 焦土政策/焦土政策 → 坚壁清野/堅壁清野