稍纵则逝 — “Slightly loosen, then it vanishes”
稍纵则逝 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes how time or opportunities are fleeting and can easily be lost if one relaxes their grip or is not vigilant; transient”. Literally, “Slightly loosen, then it vanishes”.
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What does 稍纵则逝 mean?
稍纵则逝 (shāo zòng zé shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes how time or opportunities are fleeting and can easily be lost if one relaxes their grip or is not vigilant; transient”.
How do you pronounce 稍纵则逝?
稍纵则逝 is pronounced shāo zòng zé shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 稍纵则逝 literally mean?
Literally, 稍纵则逝 means “Slightly loosen, then it vanishes”. It is used to mean “describes how time or opportunities are fleeting and can easily be lost if one relaxes their grip or is not vigilant; transient”.
What is the Chinese definition of 稍纵则逝?
纵：放松；逝：失去。稍微一放松就消失了。形容时间或机会等很容易过去