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识时务

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shí shí wù

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Definitions

  1. 1. to have a clear view of things
  2. 2. to adapt to circumstances

Words Containing 识时务

不识时务
bù shí shí wù

to show no understanding of the times (idiom); cannot adapt to current circumstances

识时务者为俊杰
shí shí wù zhě wéi jùn jié

(idiom) only an outstanding talent can recognize current trends; a wise man submits to circumstances

Child Words of 识时务

时
shí

o'clock

识
shí

to know

识
zhì

to record

务
wù

affair

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