bǎi​hé

to manipulate people

  • created sense approved 捭阖/捭闔 · bǎi​hé · to manipulate people — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    捭阖 / 捭闔

    bǎi​hé

    to manipulate people

    (literary) to open and close; specifically refers to the tactical use of political maneuvering to divide or unite people; often used in the context of diplomacy or power politics

    捭 (literal) → 捭 · bǎi · to open 阖 (literal) → 阖/闔 · hé · to close

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