得缩头时且缩头 — “To know when to keep a low profile”
得缩头时且缩头 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to know when to keep a low profile”. To understand when to retreat or avoid confrontation. Literally, “When it is time to withdraw, then withdraw”.
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得缩头时且缩头 Pronunciation and Pinyin
得缩头时且缩头 Character Breakdown
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在这次激烈的讨论中，他得缩头时且缩头，避免了不必要的争执。
During the intense discussion, he knew when to keep a low profile, avoiding unnecessary arguments.
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What does 得缩头时且缩头 mean?
得缩头时且缩头 (dé suō tóu shí qiě suō tóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to know when to keep a low profile”.
How do you pronounce 得缩头时且缩头?
得缩头时且缩头 is pronounced dé suō tóu shí qiě suō tóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 得缩头时且缩头 literally mean?
Literally, 得缩头时且缩头 means “When it is time to withdraw, then withdraw”. It is used to mean “to know when to keep a low profile”.
What is the Chinese definition of 得缩头时且缩头?
指在必要时采取低姿态