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反間計

简反间计 · 繁反間計

Mandarin · pinyin fǎn jiàn jì

stratagem of sowing dissension
Classifier: 條 tiáo

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反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti
間: Look up this written character
計: Look up this written character
间: jiān · midpoint, space; place, locality
计: jì · plan, plot; stratagem; scheme

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3–4–4 · fan3 jian4 ji4

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faan2 gaan3 gai3

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noun

stratagem of letting the enemy's own spy sow discord in the enemy camp

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