Shuǐ lái tǔ yǎn is a metaphor for countering any incoming threat or challenge with appropriate measures, like blocking water with earth.
水来土掩比喻针对来犯的敌人,以相应的措施去抵制。
| 成语 | 水来土掩 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 大水来了,用土堵住。比喻敌人来犯,就引兵抵抗。 |
| 拼音 | shuǐ lái tǔ yǎn |
| 拼音码 | slty |
| 近义词 | 针锋相对 |
| 歇后语 | 兵来将挡 |
| 用法 | 紧缩式;作定语、分句;含褒义 |
| 英语 | attempt to stop any onslaught |
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