Lure the tiger off the mountain插圖
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Military / Strategy / Classical Texts

Lure the tiger off the mountain

Do not attack the tiger in its strongest ground; draw it away first.

別名
調虎離山 / Set 3. Offensive Stratagems
領域
Strategy, negotiation, positioning, competition, conflict

Chinese Maxim

  • Chinese title: 調虎離山
  • Chinese maxim: 待天以困之，用人以誘之。
  • Plain-English rendering: Do not attack the tiger in its strongest ground; draw it away first.

How It Works

  • Simple definition: Pull the opponent out of its advantage.
  • Simple explanation: Strength tied to position weakens when position changes.

Usage Example

  • Move the decision into a channel, timeline, or format where the incumbent is less comfortable.