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折冲樽俎

zhéchōngzūnzǔ

Traditional: 折衝樽俎

lit. to stop the enemy at the banquet table / fig. to get the better of an enemy during diplomatic functions

Character Breakdown

折
zhé
to break, to snap; to fold, to bend; to bow; humble
HSK 4
冲
chōng
wash, rinse, flush; dash; soar
HSK 5
樽
zūn
goblet, jar, jug; lush, drunk
俎
zǔ
chopping board or block; painted

Additional Information

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Chinese
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