一手安撫,一手拿劍

English translation: speak softly and carry a big stick

23:29 May 19, 2020
Chinese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Journalism
Chinese term or phrase: 一手安撫,一手拿劍
complete context:
「不滿美國這種『一手安撫,一手拿劍』的手法」

- appears in opinion article
- country: Taiwan
Pinyu Hwang
United States
Local time: 05:11
English translation:speak softly and carry a big stick
Explanation:
speak softly and carry a big stick:
do not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.

'Speak softly and carry a big stick' is a proverbial saying advising the tactic of caution and non-aggression, backed up by the ability to carry out violent action if required.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/speak_softly_and_carry_a_big_...

https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/speak-softly-and-carry-a...
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Kiet Bach
United States
Local time: 03:11
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5Carrot and Stick
Randy Wong
5speak softly and carry a big stick
Kiet Bach


  

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Carrot and Stick


Explanation:
即 - 胡萝卜加大棒:Carrot and Stick

Randy Wong
China
Local time: 18:11
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
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speak softly and carry a big stick


Explanation:
speak softly and carry a big stick:
do not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.

'Speak softly and carry a big stick' is a proverbial saying advising the tactic of caution and non-aggression, backed up by the ability to carry out violent action if required.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/speak_softly_and_carry_a_big_...

https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/speak-softly-and-carry-a...

Kiet Bach
United States
Local time: 03:11
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
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