应运而生 — “To emerge or come into being when the time is ripe”
应运而生 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to emerge or come into being when the time is ripe”. To arise as circumstances require. Literally, “Born in response to the opportune moment”.
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- yīng应tiān天cóng从mín民comply with natural principles and popular will
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What does 应运而生 mean?
应运而生 (yìng yùn ér shēng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to emerge or come into being when the time is ripe”.
How do you pronounce 应运而生?
应运而生 is pronounced yìng yùn ér shēng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 应运而生 literally mean?
Literally, 应运而生 means “Born in response to the opportune moment”. It is used to mean “to emerge or come into being when the time is ripe”.
What is the Chinese definition of 应运而生?
应：顺应；运：原指天命，泛指时机。旧指应天命而产生。现指适应时机而产生。