动不失时 — “To act at the opportune moment”
动不失时 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act at the opportune moment”. To always choose the right time for action and avoid doing things at an inappropriate moment. Literally, “Act without missing the opportune moment”.
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动不失时 Pronunciation and Pinyin
动不失时 Character Breakdown
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在处理这类事务时，他总是深思熟虑，动不失时，所以总能顺利解决问题。
When dealing with such matters, he always thinks things through carefully and acts without missing the opportune moment, which is why he always resolves problems smoothly.
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Open the tool →Questions about 动不失时
What does 动不失时 mean?
动不失时 (dòng bù shī shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act at the opportune moment”.
How do you pronounce 动不失时?
动不失时 is pronounced dòng bù shī shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 动不失时 literally mean?
Literally, 动不失时 means “Act without missing the opportune moment”. It is used to mean “to act at the opportune moment”.
What is the Chinese definition of 动不失时?
时：时宜，时机。行动不失时机。指不做不切合时宜的事。