避實就虛 bì shí jiù xū

avoid strength, hit weakness; avoid hard, choose easy

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (idiom) stay clear of the enemy's main force and strike at his weak points

Characters

Character Meaning
避 bì HSK 5
to avoid; to keep away from; to shun
實 shí
real; true; really
就 jiù HSK 2
at once; right away; as soon as
虛 xū
false; empty or unoccupied; (of health) weak