两国相战，不斩来使 — “Even in times of severe conflict”
两国相战，不斩来使 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even in times of severe conflict”. It is a fundamental principle that messengers or envoys should not be harmed, symbolizing respect for communication channels and diplomatic immunity. Literally, “When two countries are at war, do not kill the envoy”.
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What does 两国相战，不斩来使 mean?
两国相战，不斩来使 (liǎng guó xiāng zhàn ， bù zhǎn lái shǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Even in times of severe conflict”.
How do you pronounce 两国相战，不斩来使?
两国相战，不斩来使 is pronounced liǎng guó xiāng zhàn ， bù zhǎn lái shǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 两国相战，不斩来使 literally mean?
Literally, 两国相战，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 severe conflict”.
What is the Chinese definition of 两国相战，不斩来使?
指作战双方不能杀来往的使者