折冲樽俎 zhé chōng zūn zǔ

win conflict through talks at the table

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
折 zhé HSK 4
to fold; to bend; to break
冲 chōng HSK 5
to rush; to go straight ahead; to clash
樽 zūn
bottle; wine-jar; goblet
俎 zǔ
a stand for food at sacrifice