From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「遵養時晦」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.
The idiom 「遵養時晦」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.
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 yǎng shí huì
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
jeun1 yeung5 si4 fui3
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