激將法

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Chinese

to goad someone into action by the means of reverse psychology, as by ridicule, sarcasm, etc.
law; method; way
law; method; way; Buddhist teaching; Legalist; France (abbrev.)
 
trad. (激將法) 激將 法
simp. (激将法) 激将 法

Etymology

First attested at the end of Chapter 70 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms:

請將須行激將法，少年不若老年人。
请将须行激将法，少年不若老年人。
From: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chapter 70
Qǐng jiāng xū xíng jījiāngfǎ, shàonián bùruò lǎoniánrén.
Reverse psychology is needed to invite generals; young people cannot compare with old people.

Pronunciation

Noun

激將法

  1. reverse psychology
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