Ilustrasi Stomp the grass to scare the snake
Military / Strategy / Classical Texts
Military / Strategy / Classical Texts

Stomp the grass to scare the snake

Probe uncertainty first, then move after the hidden reality appears.

Alias
打草驚蛇 / Set 3. Offensive Stratagems
Domain
Strategy, negotiation, positioning, competition, conflict

Chinese Maxim

  • Chinese title: 打草驚蛇
  • Chinese maxim: 疑以叩實，察而後動。
  • Plain-English rendering: Probe uncertainty first, then move after the hidden reality appears.

How It Works

  • Simple definition: Test before committing.
  • Simple explanation: A small disturbance can reveal what is concealed.

Usage Example

  • Run a small pricing or positioning test to expose customer sensitivity before a full rollout.