看风驶船 — “To adapt to changing circumstances”
看风驶船 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adapt to changing circumstances”. To act expediently. Literally, “Look at the wind and steer the boat”.
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看风驶船 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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在与不同客户打交道时，销售人员需要看风驶船，调整沟通方式。
When dealing with different clients, sales personnel need to adapt to changing circumstances and adjust their communication style.
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What does 看风驶船 mean?
看风驶船 (kàn fēng shǐ chuán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adapt to changing circumstances”.
How do you pronounce 看风驶船?
看风驶船 is pronounced kàn fēng shǐ chuán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 看风驶船 literally mean?
Literally, 看风驶船 means “Look at the wind and steer the boat”. It is used to mean “to adapt to changing circumstances”.
What is the Chinese definition of 看风驶船?
指随机应变，见机行事。