Dividing the border
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Hu à t à f à NJI à ng, which means dividing territory and ruling. It comes from the orthodox theory of Lu Tong in Qing Dynasty.
The origin of Idioms
"The rise of Gao Guang, the hesitation of Li and Zhao, the theft in Wei and Jin Dynasties, the strengthening of Liang in Qin and Sui dynasties, the partial secession, the division of territory, the unrestrained and the disturbance of security are all the same.
Idiom usage
Used as an object or attribute; used in writing.
Dividing the border
Drink water to know the source - zhuó shuǐ zhī yuán
be fond of eating and averse to work - hào chī lǎn zuò
a mantis trying to stop a chariot - táng bì dāng zhé
Two peaches kill three scholars - èr táo shā sān shì
daily increasing and monthly benefiting - rì zēng yuè shèng