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合纵连横
合縱連橫
HézòngLiánhéng
1. Vertical and Horizontal Alliance, opposing stratagems devised by the School of Diplomacy [[縱橫家|纵横家<Zònghéngjiā>]] during the Warring States Period (425-221 BC)
Noun

Character Breakdown

合
hé
to combine, to join, to unite; to gather
HSK 4 6 丶
纵
zòng
to indulge in, to give free reign to
HSK 6 7 丶
连
lián
to join, to connect; continuous; even
HSK 4 7 丶
横
héng
horizontal, across; unreasonable, harsh
HSK 6 15 丶

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