趁火打劫
Loot a Burning House
When the enemy is already in crisis, move with the momentum and seize the advantage.
Aliases
Loot a Burning House / Victory Stratagems
Domains
stratagem, negotiation, positioning, competition, conflict
Stratagem Name and Original Text
- Stratagem Name:
趁火打劫 - Original Text:
敌之害大，就势取利，刚决柔也。 - Translation: When the enemy is already in crisis, move with the momentum and seize the advantage.
How It Works
- Concise Definition: Act in the chaos.
- Explanation: Crises open doors that remain closed in normal times.
Usage Example
- When a rival is tied down by internal collapse, poach talent or capture customers.
