dǐng​zú​zhī​shì

tripartite confrontation

Senses

鼎足之势/ 鼎足之勢 dǐng​zú​zhī​shì tripartite confrontation

A situation where three major powers or rivals are in direct competition or balance with one another; literally "the situation of the feet of a tripod".

References

synonym 三足鼎立/三足鼎立 鼎足之势/鼎足之勢