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以柔克刚 Meaning

以柔克刚

Learn the meaning of 以柔克刚, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 以柔克刚 means to use softness to conquer strength (idiom).

Meaning in English

To use softness to conquer strength (idiom)

Chinese以柔克刚
Pinyinyi3 rou2 ke4 gang1
Definitionsto use softness to conquer strength (idiom)
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Questions People Ask

What does 以柔克刚 mean?

以柔克刚 means to use softness to conquer strength (idiom).

How do you pronounce 以柔克刚?

以柔克刚 is pronounced yi3 rou2 ke4 gang1 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 以柔克刚 a Chinese idiom or saying?

以柔克刚 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.

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