恃强凌弱 — “Rely on strength to bully the weak”
恃强凌弱 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to use one's superior strength or position to oppress or bully those who are weaker or in a subordinate position”. Literally, “Rely on strength to bully the weak”.
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What does 恃强凌弱 mean?
恃强凌弱 (shì qiáng líng ruò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to use one's superior strength or position to oppress or bully those who are weaker or in a subordinate position”.
How do you pronounce 恃强凌弱?
恃强凌弱 is pronounced shì qiáng líng ruò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 恃强凌弱 literally mean?
Literally, 恃强凌弱 means “Rely on strength to bully the weak”. It is used to mean “to use one's superior strength or position to oppress or bully those who are weaker or in a subordinate position”.
What is the Chinese definition of 恃强凌弱?
凌：欺凌。依仗强大，欺侮弱小。