欲擒故纵

欲擒故縱

yù qín gù zòng

Meanings

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yù qín gù zòng

1.In order to capture, one must let loose.
2.to loosen the reins only to grasp them better

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Wiktionary

1.to loosen the reins in order to grasp them better

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Stroke order

Components

欲谷欠

擒扌禽

故古⺙

纵纟从

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Characters

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