引蛇出洞 — “To lure an adversary or problem into the open”
引蛇出洞 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lure an adversary or problem into the open”. Often through a deliberate provocation, to expose their true nature or intentions, making them easier to identify and handle. Literally, “lure the snake out of its hole”.
引蛇出洞 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 引蛇出洞 mean?
引蛇出洞 (yǐn shé chū dòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to lure an adversary or problem into the open”.
How do you pronounce 引蛇出洞?
引蛇出洞 is pronounced yǐn shé chū dòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 引蛇出洞 literally mean?
Literally, 引蛇出洞 means “lure the snake out of its hole”. It is used to mean “to lure an adversary or problem into the open”.
What is the Chinese definition of 引蛇出洞?
比喻引诱坏人进行活动，使之暴露