攻其無備,出其不意
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See also: 攻其无备,出其不意
Chinese[edit]
to attack when the enemy is unprepared | to take somebody by surprise; to catch somebody unawares | |||
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trad. (攻其無備,出其不意) | 攻其無備 | , | 出其不意 | |
simp. (攻其无备,出其不意) | 攻其无备 | , | 出其不意 |
Alternative forms[edit]
- 出其不意,攻其不備/出其不意,攻其不备 (chū qí bù yì, gōng qí bù bèi)
- 出其不意,攻其無備/出其不意,攻其无备 (chū qí bù yì, gōng qí wú bèi)
Etymology[edit]
From: The Art of War, by Sunzi ("Laying Plans, Number 24")
- Literally: Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.
Pronunciation[edit]
Idiom[edit]
攻其無備,出其不意
- to catch somebody unprepared; to take somebody by surprise