韬略

韜略

tāolüè

noun

Meanings

1 military strategy
2 tactical skill
3 art of war

Characters

bow case / military strategy

Examples

HSK 7-9

他自幼熟读兵书，颇有韬略。

Tā zì yòu shú dú bīng shū, pō yǒu tāolüè.

He has studied military classics since childhood and has considerable strategic skill.

HSK 7-9

诸葛亮的韬略令人钦佩。

Zhūgě Liàng de tāolüè lìngrén qīnpèi.

Zhuge Liang's military strategy is admirable.

Tips

history

韬 refers to 六韬 (Six Secret Teachings) and 略 to 三略 (Three Strategies) - two of the Seven Military Classics of ancient China. Together they form a synonym for the art of war.

Stroke Order

韬 tāo

略 lüè