斩马谡 zhǎn mǎ sù

DEFINITIONS

  1. Zhan Masu (Zhan Zhao), a military strategist and general of the Shu-Han state during the Three Kingdoms period. He is known for his controversial reputation and is often portrayed as a cautionary tale of advising without considering all factors.

CHARACTERS

斩 zhǎn cut, chop, sever; behead
马 mǎ horse; surname; KangXi radical 187
谡 sù rise up; raise up