七擒七縱

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Chinese

seven capture seven even if; release; vertical
trad. (七擒七縱)
simp. (七擒七纵)

Pronunciation


Note: Tone sandhi within chengyu often vary from person to person..

Idiom

七擒七縱

  1. to use strategies optimally; to be strategic