见兔放鹰 — “See a rabbit, release a hawk”
见兔放鹰 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act promptly and decisively when an opportunity arises or when something needs immediate attention; to seize the moment and take timely action”. Literally, “See a rabbit, release a hawk”.
见兔放鹰 Pronunciation and Pinyin
见兔放鹰 Character Breakdown
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What does 见兔放鹰 mean?
见兔放鹰 (jiàn tù fàng yīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act promptly and decisively when an opportunity arises or when something needs immediate attention; to seize the moment and take timely action”.
How do you pronounce 见兔放鹰?
见兔放鹰 is pronounced jiàn tù fàng yīng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 见兔放鹰 literally mean?
Literally, 见兔放鹰 means “See a rabbit, release a hawk”. It is used to mean “to act promptly and decisively when an opportunity arises or when something needs immediate attention; to seize the moment and take timely action”.
What is the Chinese definition of 见兔放鹰?
看到野兔，立即放出猎鹰追捕。比喻行动及时，适合需要。