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攻城为下
gōng​chéng​wéi​xià

besieging cities is inferior

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
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

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Antonym

  • 攻心为上 gōng​xīn​wéi​shàng
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