挾天子以令諸侯

hip6 tin1 zi2 ji5 ling6 zyu1 hau4

(expr.) hold the feudal overlord and you control his vassals

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (expr.) hold the feudal overlord and you control his vassals

Written Forms

挾天子以令諸侯Traditional · Main Form
挟天子以令诸侯Alternate Form

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