您这是激将法
“Reverse psychology.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“If I didn't push her, would she dare to try?”
您这是 激将法
“Reverse psychology.”
小飞呀
“Xiaofei.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Stemming from classical military strategy (The Thirty-Six Stratagems), this tactic is widely recognized in Chinese culture as a standard parenting and motivational tool.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
reverse psychology; method of provoking someone to action
A very common historical idiom used whenever someone goads another into doing something through challenge or doubt.