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Chinese dictionary
sllet one's opponent start hitting and then get the better of him; gain mastery by striking only after the enemy/adversary has struck; spar with one's opponent,more for defence than attack
有时候,我们可以后发制人。
Sometimes, we may subdue the enemy by striking after he has struck the first blow.
中国在战略上坚持防御、自卫和后发制人的原则。
Strategically, China pursues a principle featuring defensive operations, self-defense and attack only after being attacked.
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