坐山觀虎鬥

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lit. sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight (idiom) · fig. watch in safety whilst others fight then reap the rewards when both sides are exhausted

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight (idiom)
  2. fig. watch in safety whilst others fight then reap the rewards when both sides are exhausted

Written Forms

坐山觀虎鬥Traditional · Main Form
坐山观虎斗Alternate Form

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