gōng​chéng​wéi​xià

besieging cities is inferior

Senses

攻城为下/ 攻城為下 gōng​chéng​wéi​xià besieging cities is inferior

attacking and seizing cities is a lesser strategy compared to psychological warfare; the physical assault on a fortified position is the least desirable tactic

References

antonym 攻心为上/攻心為上 攻城为下/攻城為下