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欲擒故纵

yùqíngùzòng

Traditional: 欲擒故縱

In order to capture, one must let loose. / to loosen the reins only to grasp them better

Character Breakdown

欲
yù
desire, want, longing, intent
HSK 6
擒
qín
to arrest, to capture, to seize
故
gù
reason, cause; happening, instance
HSK 3
纵
zòng
to indulge in, to give free reign to
HSK 6

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