合纵连横 hé zòng lián héng

DEFINITIONS

  1. Vertical and Horizontal Alliance, opposing stratagems devised by the School of Diplomacy 縱橫家|纵横家[Zong4 heng2 jia1] during the Warring States Period (425-221 BC)

CHARACTERS

合 hé
HSK 4
combine, unite, join; gather
纵 zòng
HSK 6
indulge in, give free reign to
连 lián
HSK 4
join, connect; continuous; even
横 héng
HSK 6
across