以半击倍 — “To defeat an enemy twice one's size with only half one's forces”
以半击倍 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to defeat an enemy twice one's size with only half one's forces”. Signifying an easy and decisive victory against superior numbers through superior strategy or skill. Literally, “To use half (forces) to strike (an enemy of) double (size)”.
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What does 以半击倍 mean?
以半击倍 (yǐ bàn jī bèi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to defeat an enemy twice one's size with only half one's forces”.
How do you pronounce 以半击倍?
以半击倍 is pronounced yǐ bàn jī bèi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 以半击倍 literally mean?
Literally, 以半击倍 means “to use half (forces) to strike (an enemy of) double (size)”. It is used to mean “to defeat an enemy twice one's size with only half one's forces”.
What is the Chinese definition of 以半击倍?
用半数兵力击破一倍于己的敌人。形容取胜之易。