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to fortify defenses and raze the fields (idiom); to leave nothing for the invader · scorched earth policy

坚壁清野
jiān bì qīng yiě
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empty room, clean field (idiom); clean out everything to leave nothing for the enemy · scorched earth policy空室清野kōng shì qīng yěto cache; to hide supplies (from the enemy)坚壁jiān bì
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