犁庭扫穴 — “To completely destroy an opponent's stronghold or base”
犁庭扫穴 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to completely destroy an opponent's stronghold or base”. To utterly defeat an opposing force or group. Literally, “Plow the court and sweep the den/lair”.
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What does 犁庭扫穴 mean?
犁庭扫穴 (lí tíng sǎo xué) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to completely destroy an opponent's stronghold or base”.
How do you pronounce 犁庭扫穴?
犁庭扫穴 is pronounced lí tíng sǎo xué in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 犁庭扫穴 literally mean?
Literally, 犁庭扫穴 means “Plow the court and sweep the den/lair”. It is used to mean “to completely destroy an opponent's stronghold or base”.
What is the Chinese definition of 犁庭扫穴?
庭：龙庭，古代匈奴祭祀天神的处所，也是匈奴统治者的军政中心。犁平敌人的大本营，扫荡他的巢穴。比喻彻底摧毁敌方。