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反間

简反间 · 繁反間

Mandarin · pinyin fǎn jiàn

to feed the enemy misinformation through their own spies
to sow discord in the enemy camp

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反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti
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间: jiān · midpoint, space; place, locality

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3–4 · fan3 jian4

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verb

to sow distrust or dissension among one's enemies; to set one's enemies at odds (by spreading rumors, etc.)

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