十围五攻 — “To apply overwhelming numerical superiority in strategy”
十围五攻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to apply overwhelming numerical superiority in strategy”. Specifically to besiege an enemy with ten times the force and attack with five times the force, signifying a strategy of decisive victory through concentrated strength. Literally, “Ten surrounds, five attacks”.
十围五攻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 十围五攻 mean?
十围五攻 (shí wéi wǔ gōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to apply overwhelming numerical superiority in strategy”.
How do you pronounce 十围五攻?
十围五攻 is pronounced shí wéi wǔ gōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 十围五攻 literally mean?
Literally, 十围五攻 means “Ten surrounds, five attacks”. It is used to mean “to apply overwhelming numerical superiority in strategy”.
What is the Chinese definition of 十围五攻?
兵力超过敌人十倍就可以包围它，超过五倍就可以攻击它。