激將法
Chinese
to goad someone into action by the means of reverse psychology, as by ridicule, sarcasm, etc. | law; method; way law; method; way; Buddhist teaching; Legalist; France (abbrev.) | ||
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trad. (激將法) | 激將 | 法 | |
simp. (激将法) | 激将 | 法 |
Etymology
First attested at the end of Chapter 70 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms:
- 請將須行激將法,少年不若老年人。 [Classical Chinese, trad.]
- From: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chapter 70
- Qǐng jiāng xū xíng jījiāngfǎ, shàonián bùruò lǎoniánrén. [Pinyin]
- Reverse psychology is needed to invite generals; young people cannot compare with old people.
请将须行激将法,少年不若老年人。 [Classical Chinese, simp.]
Pronunciation
Noun
激將法
- reverse psychology