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周瑜打黃蓋

简周瑜打黄盖 · 繁周瑜打黃蓋

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōu Yú dǎ Huáng Gài

fig. with the connivance of both sides
fig. by mutual consent
cf Wu patriot Huang Gai submits to mock beating at the hands of General Zhou Yu to deceive Cao Cao 曹操 Cáo Cāo before the 208 battle of Redcliff 赤壁之戰 Chì bì zhī Zhàn

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周: zhōu · Zhou dynasty; circumference
瑜: yú · flawless gem or jewel
打: dǎ · strike, hit, beat; fight; attack
黃: huáng · yellow; surname; Kangxi radical 201
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黄: huáng · yellow; surname
盖: gài · cover, hide, protect

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1–2–3–2–4 · Zhou1 Yu2 da3 Huang2 Gai4

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zau1 jyu4 daa2 wong4 goi3

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