八方受敵

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Chinese

eight points of the compass; all around; in all directions; from every direction
 
to be attacked by the enemy
trad. (八方受敵) 八方 受敵
simp. (八方受敌) 八方 受敌

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Idiom

八方受敵

  1. to be under attack from every direction