觀釁伺隙

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lit. to look for holes, and observe gaps (idiom) · fig. to search out one's opponent's weak points · to look for the Achilles' heel

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to look for holes, and observe gaps (idiom)
  2. fig. to search out one's opponent's weak points
  3. to look for the Achilles' heel

Written Forms

觀釁伺隙Traditional · Main Form
观衅伺隙Alternate Form

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