所以必须避其锋芒
“So we must avoid its sharp edges”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
两个龙头 便是其最尖锐之处
“The two dragon heads are its sharpest elements.”
所以 必须 避其锋芒
“So we must avoid its sharp edges”
攻其根基
“and attack its foundation.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Rooted in classic military texts like The Art of War, Chinese strategic thought emphasizes yield and indirect attack rather than head-on confrontation with a formidable opponent.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
avoid the enemy's main force or sharp edge; bide one's time
A classic classical idiom used to suggest avoiding a direct confrontation when the adversary is at peak strength.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Don't show them off all the time.”
“it is better to step back”
“around our clan's prestige.”
“Remember, do not underestimate it.”
“I can't.”
“Lest it falls into the wrong hands.”