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Sword Liu Bang 項莊舞劍,志在沛公 Lit Xiangzhuang Performs Dance

Expression 項莊舞劍,志在沛公
Meaning lit. Xiangzhuang performs the sword dance, but his mind is set on Liu Bang 劉邦|刘邦 (成语 saw); refers to 206 BC plot to murder Liu Bang 劉邦|刘邦, Duke of Pei 沛公 and future Han emperor, during a sword dance at Feast at Hongmen 鴻門宴|鸿门宴[Hong2 men2 Yan4]/an elaborate deception to hide malicious intent
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