围魏救赵 Surrounding Wei to save Zhao
Explanation
围魏救赵,是战国时期齐国军师孙膑提出的著名战术,它指用围攻敌方重要据点的方式,迫使敌军回援,从而解救被围困的友军。
"Surrounding Wei to save Zhao" is a famous tactical strategy that was developed by Sun Bin, a military strategist from the state of Qi during the Warring States period. It involves besieging important enemy strongholds to force the enemy to withdraw, thereby rescuing the besieged friendly forces.
Origin Story
战国时期,魏国国君魏惠王派大将庞涓率领军队攻打赵国,并包围了赵国的首都邯郸。赵国国王赵成侯无力抵抗,眼看邯郸就要被攻陷,便向齐国求救。齐王得知此事后,便派大将田忌率军前去救援。
During the Warring States period, the king of the state of Wei, Wei Huiwang, sent his general Pang Juan to attack the state of Zhao and besiege its capital, Handan. The king of the state of Zhao, Zhao Chenghou, was powerless to resist, and Handan was about to be captured. He therefore asked the state of Qi for help.
Usage
围魏救赵作为一种战术策略,在军事上和日常生活中都有广泛的应用,例如在商场上,可以利用竞争对手的弱点,采取迂回战术,使他们顾此失彼,从而取得胜利。
"Surrounding Wei to save Zhao" is a tactical strategy widely used in military affairs and daily life. For example, in the business world, one can exploit the weaknesses of competitors, adopt a roundabout tactic, and make them focus on multiple fronts, thereby achieving victory.
Examples
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他采用围魏救赵的策略,成功地化解了危机。
tā cǎi yòng wéi wèi jiù zhào de cè lüè, chéng gōng de huà jiě le wēi jī.
He adopted the strategy of "surrounding Wei to save Zhao" and successfully resolved the crisis.
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公司面临困境,我们应该采取围魏救赵的策略,从侧面突破。
gōng sī miàn lín kùn jìng, wǒ men yīng gāi cǎi qǔ wéi wèi jiù zhào de cè lüè, cóng cè miàn tū pò.
The company is facing difficulties, we should adopt the strategy of "surrounding Wei to save Zhao" and break through from the side.