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合縱連橫

简合纵连横 · 繁合縱連橫

Mandarin · pinyin Hé zòng Lián héng

Vertical and Horizontal Alliance, opposing stratagems devised by the School of Diplomacy 縱橫家 Zòng héng jiā during the Warring States Period (425-221 BC)

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合: hé · combine, unite, join; gather
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纵: zòng · indulge in, give free reign to
连: lián · join, connect; continuous; even
横: héng · across

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2–4–2–2 · He2 zong4 Lian2 heng2

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