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师夷长技以制夷
shīyíchángjìyǐzhìyí
Traditional: 師夷長技以制夷
"learn from the foreigners in order to gain command of them", idea advocated by Wei Yuan [[魏源<WèiYuán>]]
Character Breakdown
师
shī
teacher, professional, master
HSK 1
夷
yí
ancient barbarian tribes
长
zhǎng
long, lasting; to excel in
HSK 2
技
jì
ability, talent; skill, technique
HSK 4
以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2
制
zhì
system; to establish; to manufacture; to overpower
HSK 5
夷
yí
ancient barbarian tribes
Additional Information
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