进锐退速 — “To advance quickly but retreat just as fast”
进锐退速 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to advance quickly but retreat just as fast”. To start something with great enthusiasm but lose momentum or give up swiftly, often due to a lack of preparation or perseverance. Literally, “Advance swiftly, retreat rapidly”.
进锐退速 Pronunciation and Pinyin
进锐退速 Character Breakdown
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- jìn进shàn善chéng惩jiān奸promote good, punish evil
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What does 进锐退速 mean?
进锐退速 (jìn ruì tuì sù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to advance quickly but retreat just as fast”.
How do you pronounce 进锐退速?
进锐退速 is pronounced jìn ruì tuì sù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 进锐退速 literally mean?
Literally, 进锐退速 means “Advance swiftly, retreat rapidly”. It is used to mean “to advance quickly but retreat just as fast”.
What is the Chinese definition of 进锐退速?
锐：迅速。急于求进者往往后退也快。