折冲樽俎 zhé chōng zūn zǔ

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. to stop the enemy at the banquet table
  2. fig. to get the better of an enemy during diplomatic functions

CHARACTERS

折 zhé
HSK 4
break off, snap; bend
冲 chōng
HSK 5
soar; pour boiling water over
樽 zūn goblet; jar, jug; lush
俎 zǔ chopping board or block; painted