sima yi's ambition

language: en

definitions

  1. The historical drive and political maneuvering of the Cao Wei statesman Sima Yi to seize power and establish the Jin dynasty.
    en: The historical drive and political maneuvering of the Cao Wei statesman Sima Yi to seize power and establish the Jin dynasty.
  2. A metaphor for a patient, calculated, and long-term pursuit of power, characterized by waiting for the opportune moment.
    en: A metaphor for a patient, calculated, and long-term pursuit of power, characterized by waiting for the opportune moment.

examples

  1. Historians often debate whether Sima Yi's ambition was driven by personal greed or family survival.

    Historians often debate whether Sima Yi's ambition was driven by personal greed or family survival.

  2. The CEO's strategy reflected a kind of Sima Yi's ambition, waiting years to finally take control of the market.

    The CEO's strategy reflected a kind of Sima Yi's ambition, waiting years to finally take control of the market.