調虎離山

diu6 fu2 lei4 saan1

to lure the tiger from its domain in the mountains (idiom) · to lure an enemy away from his territory

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to lure the tiger from its domain in the mountains (idiom)
  2. to lure an enemy away from his territory

Written Forms

調虎離山Traditional · Main Form
调虎离山Alternate Form

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