临渊结网 — “To put off making necessary preparations until it's too late”
临渊结网 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to put off making necessary preparations until it's too late”. To only start thinking about a solution when a problem is imminent, rather than taking proactive steps. Literally, “To approach the deep pool and weave a net”.
临渊结网 Pronunciation and Pinyin
临渊结网 Character Breakdown
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- lín临shì事ér而jù惧to be cautious when confronting a task
- lín临jūn军duì对lěi垒confront an adversary in a contested situation
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- lín临bié别zèng赠yán言parting words of advice
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- lín临wēi危bù不luàn乱remain calm in danger
- lín临wēi危bù不jù惧face danger fearlessly
- lín临wēi危bù不dàn惮fearless in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不náo挠unyielding in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不gǒu苟Maintain integrity in the face of danger
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What does 临渊结网 mean?
临渊结网 (lín yuān jié wǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to put off making necessary preparations until it's too late”.
How do you pronounce 临渊结网?
临渊结网 is pronounced lín yuān jié wǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 临渊结网 literally mean?
Literally, 临渊结网 means “to approach the deep pool and weave a net”. It is used to mean “to put off making necessary preparations until it's too late”.
What is the Chinese definition of 临渊结网?
渊：深潭。临到潭边才编织渔网。比喻空怀壮志，不如实实在在地付诸于行动