折衝樽俎

zit3 cung1 zeon1 zo2

lit. to stop the enemy at the banquet table · fig. to get the better of an enemy during diplomatic functions

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to stop the enemy at the banquet table
  2. fig. to get the better of an enemy during diplomatic functions

Written Forms

折衝樽俎Traditional · Main Form
折冲樽俎Alternate Form

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