欲擒故纵 in English yu4 qin2 gu4 zong4 Meaning

Meanings

  • In order to capture, one must let loose.
  • to loosen the reins only to grasp them better

Simplified Characters

欲 擒 故 纵

Traditional Characters

欲 擒 故 縱

Pinyin

yu4 qin2 gu4 zong4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

欲yu4desire 擒qin2to capture 故gu4happening 纵zong4warp (the vertical threads in weaving)