犄角之势 — “Horn formation; pincer posture”
犄角之势 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a strategic formation or deployment where forces are positioned to support each other, often creating a pincer movement or a mutually restraining position”. Literally, “Horn formation; pincer posture”.
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What does 犄角之势 mean?
犄角之势 (jī jiǎo zhī shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a strategic formation or deployment where forces are positioned to support each other, often creating a pincer movement or a mutually restraining position”.
How do you pronounce 犄角之势?
犄角之势 is pronounced jī jiǎo zhī shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 犄角之势 literally mean?
Literally, 犄角之势 means “Horn formation; pincer posture”. It is used to mean “a strategic formation or deployment where forces are positioned to support each other, often creating a pincer movement or a mutually restraining position”.
What is the Chinese definition of 犄角之势?
比喻战争中互相配合、夹击敌人的态势，或分出兵力牵制敌人