
调虎离山
Lure the Tiger Off the Mountain
Do not attack where the tiger holds the advantage; lure it away from its stronghold first.
Aliases
Lure the Tiger Off the Mountain / Attack Stratagems
Domains
stratagem, negotiation, positioning, competition, conflict
Stratagem Name and Original Text
- Stratagem Name:
调虎离山 - Original Text:
待天以困之,用人以诱之,往蹇来连。 - Translation: Do not attack where the tiger holds the advantage; lure it away from its stronghold first.
How It Works
- Concise Definition: Pull the opponent out of their advantage.
- Explanation: When position changes, strength tied to that position diminishes.
Usage Example
- Move the contest to a channel, timeline, or format where the opponent is less comfortable.