两国交兵，不斩来使 — “Even in times of conflict or competition”
两国交兵，不斩来使 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even in times of conflict or competition”. One should not harm or mistreat messengers or envoys, adhering to basic diplomatic etiquette or established rules of engagement. Literally, “When two countries are at war, do not kill the envoy”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 两国交兵，不斩来使
What does 两国交兵，不斩来使 mean?
两国交兵，不斩来使 (liǎng guó jiāo bīng ， bù zhǎn lái shǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even in times of conflict or competition”.
How do you pronounce 两国交兵，不斩来使?
两国交兵，不斩来使 is pronounced liǎng guó jiāo bīng ， bù zhǎn lái shǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 两国交兵，不斩来使 literally mean?
Literally, 两国交兵，不斩来使 means “When two countries are at war, do not kill the envoy”. It is used to mean “Even in times of conflict or competition”.
What is the Chinese definition of 两国交兵，不斩来使?
指作战双方不能杀来往的使者