以夷制夷 meaning in English
play off one power against another; play both ends against the middle
Examples
- Therefore , he claimed to learn from the others then restrict them ; use other countries ' contradiction to restrict them ; use the international public law to restrict them
为此，他主张师夷“制夷” 、利用列强之间的矛盾“以夷制夷” 、利用国际公法以夷约制夷的外交策略。