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欲擒故纵
欲擒故縱
yùqíngùzòng
1. In order to capture, one must let loose.
2. to loosen the reins only to grasp them better

Character Breakdown

欲
yù
desire, want, longing, intent
HSK 6 11 丶
擒
qín
to arrest, to capture, to seize
15 丶
故
gù
reason, cause; happening, instance
HSK 3 9 丶
纵
zòng
to indulge in, to give free reign to
HSK 6 7 丶

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