持权合变 — “To adapt to changing circumstances with flexible or expedient measures”
持权合变 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adapt to changing circumstances with flexible or expedient measures”. To be pragmatic and resourceful in response to new situations. Literally, “Hold to expediency and adapt to change”.
持权合变 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 持权合变 mean?
持权合变 (chí quán hé biàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adapt to changing circumstances with flexible or expedient measures”.
How do you pronounce 持权合变?
持权合变 is pronounced chí quán hé biàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 持权合变 literally mean?
Literally, 持权合变 means “Hold to expediency and adapt to change”. It is used to mean “to adapt to changing circumstances with flexible or expedient measures”.
What is the Chinese definition of 持权合变?
以权宜之计适应已经变化的局面。