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假道伐虢 Meaning

假道伐虢

Learn the meaning of 假道伐虢, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 假道伐虢 means to obtain safe passage to conquer the State of Guo.

Meaning in English

To obtain safe passage to conquer the State of Guo

Chinese假道伐虢
Pinyinjia3 dao4 fa2 Guo2
Definitionsto obtain safe passage to conquer the State of Guo; to borrow the resources of an ally to attack a common enemy (idiom)
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What does 假道伐虢 mean?

假道伐虢 means to obtain safe passage to conquer the State of Guo.

How do you pronounce 假道伐虢?

假道伐虢 is pronounced jia3 dao4 fa2 guo2 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 假道伐虢 a Chinese idiom or saying?

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