将欲取之，必姑与之 — “To acquire something, one must first offer or give something”
将欲取之，必姑与之 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to acquire something, one must first offer or give something”. A strategic move where an initial concession or gift is made to gain a larger advantage. Literally, “If one wishes to take it, one must first temporarily give it”.
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What does 将欲取之，必姑与之 mean?
将欲取之，必姑与之 (jiāng yù qǔ zhī ， bì gū yǔ zhī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to acquire something, one must first offer or give something”.
How do you pronounce 将欲取之，必姑与之?
将欲取之，必姑与之 is pronounced jiāng yù qǔ zhī ， bì gū yǔ zhī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 将欲取之，必姑与之 literally mean?
Literally, 将欲取之，必姑与之 means “If one wishes to take it, one must first temporarily give it”. It is used to mean “to acquire something, one must first offer or give something”.
What is the Chinese definition of 将欲取之，必姑与之?
姑：暂且。要想夺取他一些什么，得先给予他一些什么