堅壁清野

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to fortify defenses and raze the fields (idiom); to leave nothing for the invader · scorched earth policy

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to fortify defenses and raze the fields (idiom); to leave nothing for the invader
  2. scorched earth policy

Written Forms

堅壁清野Traditional · Main Form
坚壁清野Alternate Form

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