欲擒故纵

欲擒故纵
qínzòng

In order to capture, one must let loose.

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    In order to capture, one must let loose.

    • He deliberately let the enemy off the hook in order to entice them to take the bait.

  2. verb

    to loosen the reins only to grasp them better

    • He played hard to get, wanting me to take the initiative to contact him.

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