Psychology
8 years ago

Chinese idiom "Gao Wu Jian Ling" reveals hidden strategic advantage in communication.

Journal of Wuling
A Study of the Pragmatic Meaning of the Chinese Idiom——“Gao Wu Jian Ling”
Wu Jin

Paper Summary

The Chinese idiom "Gao Wu Jian Ling" has a deeper meaning than originally thought. It was initially used in a military context to describe operating from a position of strength or being condescending. However, it also now means expressing ideas from a strong position.

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