堅壁清野 jiān bì qīng yě

scorched earth policy

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. scorched earth policy
  2. 2. to fortify defenses and raze the fields (idiom); to leave nothing for the invader

Characters

Character Meaning
堅 jiān
solid; firm; strong
壁 bì HSK 5
wall; rampart
清 qīng HSK 3
clear; distinct; pure
野 yě HSK 6
open space; field; plain