Our free Chinese learning series introduces idioms and proverbs. These timeless phrases hold valuable meanings and are worth studying. Today’s idiom is 「順天應時」, detailed below.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「順天應時」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
Shun: obey. Should: adapt. Time: opportunity. It means that one should obey the will of heaven and adapt to the times.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shùn tiān yīng shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
seun6 tin1 ying3/ying1 si4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
