立地生根 — “To demand immediate results”
立地生根 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to demand immediate results”. To expect instant success or completion without allowing for a natural process. Literally, “To take root immediately upon standing”.
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立地生根 Pronunciation and Pinyin
立地生根 Character Breakdown
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他做事情总是希望能立地生根，结果往往因为缺乏耐心而功亏一篑。
He always hopes to achieve instant results in his endeavors, but often fails at the last moment due to a lack of patience.
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Synonyms of 立地生根
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Open the tool →Questions about 立地生根
What does 立地生根 mean?
立地生根 (lì dì shēng gēn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to demand immediate results”.
How do you pronounce 立地生根?
立地生根 is pronounced lì dì shēng gēn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 立地生根 literally mean?
Literally, 立地生根 means “to take root immediately upon standing”. It is used to mean “to demand immediate results”.
What is the Chinese definition of 立地生根?
比喻过于性急，立刻就要办好事情