反戈一击 — “To turn one's weapon against one's former ally or group”
反戈一击 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to turn one's weapon against one's former ally or group”. To launch a counterattack against one's own side; to hit back at one's own people. Literally, “turn the spear and strike”.
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What does 反戈一击 mean?
反戈一击 (fǎn gē yī jī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to turn one's weapon against one's former ally or group”.
How do you pronounce 反戈一击?
反戈一击 is pronounced fǎn gē yī jī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 反戈一击 literally mean?
Literally, 反戈一击 means “turn the spear and strike”. It is used to mean “to turn one's weapon against one's former ally or group”.
What is the Chinese definition of 反戈一击?
掉转武器向自己原来所属的阵营进行攻击。