传檄而定 — “Settle by proclamation or written order”
传檄而定 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pacify or settle a situation with a mere proclamation, written order, or persuasive statement, without resorting to direct force; to win or resolve without a fight”. Literally, “Settle by proclamation or written order”.
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What does 传檄而定 mean?
传檄而定 (chuán xí ér dìng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pacify or settle a situation with a mere proclamation, written order, or persuasive statement, without resorting to direct force; to win or resolve without a fight”.
How do you pronounce 传檄而定?
传檄而定 is pronounced chuán xí ér dìng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 传檄而定 literally mean?
Literally, 传檄而定 means “Settle by proclamation or written order”. It is used to mean “to pacify or settle a situation with a mere proclamation, written order, or persuasive statement, without resorting to direct force; to win or resolve without a fight”.
What is the Chinese definition of 传檄而定?
檄：讨敌文书；定：平定。比喻不待出兵，只要用一纸文书，就可以降服敌方，安定局势。