事预则立 — “Success comes from preparation”
事预则立 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Success comes from preparation”. Without preparation, one is bound to fail. Literally, “Matters prepared then stand (succeed)”.
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事预则立 Pronunciation and Pinyin
事预则立 Character Breakdown
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在重要的考试前，他总是认真复习，因为他深知事预则立的道理。
Before important exams, he always reviews diligently, because he deeply understands the principle that success comes from preparation.
Idioms Related to 事预则立
More idioms starting with 事
- shì事bù不guān关jǐ己to be indifferent to others' troubles
- shì事bù不guān关jǐ己，，gāo高gāo高guà挂qǐ起Remain indifferent to unrelated matters
- shì事bù不yí宜chí迟Act quickly without delay
- shì事bù不shī师gǔ古Act without learning from past experiences
- shì事bù不yǒu有yú余To reach the utmost degree
- shì事bù不guò过sān三Third time's the charm or you're out
- shì事yǔ与yuán原wéi违Things did not go as planned
- shì事yù与xīn心wéi违things turn out contrary to one's expectations
- shì事yǔ与yuàn愿wéi违Things don't turn out as hoped
- shì事yǐ以mì密chéng成Discretion ensures success
- shì事bèi倍gōng功bàn半much effort, little result
- shì事guān关zhòng重dà大A matter of great importance
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Open the tool →Questions about 事预则立
What does 事预则立 mean?
事预则立 (shì yù zé lì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Success comes from preparation”.
How do you pronounce 事预则立?
事预则立 is pronounced shì yù zé lì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 事预则立 literally mean?
Literally, 事预则立 means “Matters prepared then stand (succeed)”. It is used to mean “Success comes from preparation”.
What is the Chinese definition of 事预则立?
指无论做什么事，事前有准备就会成功，没有准备就要失败。