Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「什圍伍攻」, detailed below.
The Chinese idiom 「什圍伍攻」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
The ancient military strategy states that if you have ten enemies, you should surround and annihilate them; if you have five enemies, you should attack them. See “Ten Encirclements and Five Attacks”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shí wéi wǔ gōng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sam6 wai4 ng5 gung1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
