略
abbreviation · omission · outline · shorten · capture · plunder
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
field + 各
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'field' (田) with 'each' (各), from simplifying by dividing fields. Means abbreviation and strategy.
Symbolism
Symbolizes abbreviation, strategy, and conciseness. Represents wisdom to simplify complexity and plans for achieving goals.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
党利党略
とうりとうりゃく
party political interests; partisan politics; party political interests
政略結婚
せいりゃくけっこん
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons; marriage of convenience
機略縦横
きりゃくじゅうおう
very resourcefully using tactics adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing it by ear; acting according to circumstances; very resourcefully using tactics adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment
雄材大略
ゆうざいたいりゃく
superior talent and strategic wisdom; outstanding abilities and a talent for developing and implementing grand strategies; superior talent and strategic wisdom
六韜三略
りくとうさんりゃく
The Six Secret Teachings and The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong (two ancient Chinese military treatises); secrets (of the art of war, etc.); mysteries; The Six Secret Teachings and The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong (two ancient Chinese military treatises)