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This feature highlights the idiom 「遵時養晦」, with its meaning and examples shown below.
Zun: follow, in accordance with; Shi: current situation; Hui: hide. It was originally meant to praise King Wu of Zhou for adapting to the times and retreating to wait for the right time. The latter usually refers to temporary seclusion and waiting for the opportunity.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zūn shí yǎng huì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeun1 si4 yeung5 fui3
Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.
