Ilustração de Throw out a brick to attract jade
Military / Strategy / Classical Texts
Military / Strategy / Classical Texts

Throw out a brick to attract jade

Offer something modest to draw out something more valuable.

Nomes alternativos
拋磚引玉 / Set 3. Offensive Stratagems
Domínios
Strategy, negotiation, positioning, competition, conflict

Chinese Maxim

  • Chinese title: 拋磚引玉
  • Chinese maxim: 類以誘之。
  • Plain-English rendering: Offer something modest to draw out something more valuable.

How It Works

  • Simple definition: Use a small offering to attract a better return.
  • Simple explanation: A low-cost signal can pull out hidden interest or higher-value response.

Usage Example

  • Publish a simple tool or insight to attract serious leads, partners, or experts.