The Methods of the Sima

The Methods of the Sima
Traditional Chinese司馬
Simplified Chinese司马法
Literal meaningRule of the Sima
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinSīmǎ Fǎ
IPA[sí.mà fà]
Middle Chinese
Middle Chinese/sɨ mˠaX pɨɐp̚/
Old Chinese
Zhengzhang/*slɯ mraːʔ pqab/

The Methods of the Sima (also known as The Marshal's Art of War) is a text discussing laws, regulations, government policies, military organization, military administration, discipline, basic values, tactics, and strategy. It is considered to be one of the Seven Military Classics of ancient China. It was developed in the state of Qi during the 4th century BC, in the mid-Warring States period.