只争朝夕

zhǐ zhēng zhāo xī

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Definitions

  1. 1. (idiom) to seize every minute; to make the best use of one's time

Child Words of 只争朝夕

只
zhǐ

only

朝
cháo

imperial or royal court

朝
zhāo

morning

争
zhēng

to strive for

只
zhī

grain that has begun to ripen

夕
xī

Taiwan pr. [xì]

朝夕
zhāo xī

morning and night