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及锋一试

及锋一试 — “To act when conditions are most favorable”

及锋一试 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act when conditions are most favorable”. To seize an opportune moment or an advantageous situation, much like striking while the iron is hot. Literally, “Try it while it's sharp”.

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及锋一试 Pronunciation and Pinyin

及锋一试 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
及
jí4reach, and, in time
锋
fēng12sharp edge or vanguard
一
yī1one, a, single, whole
试
shì8to try or test

Example Sentence with 及锋一试

他趁着自己经验丰富、精力充沛,及锋一试,投入到新的挑战中。
He, taking advantage of his rich experience and abundant energy, seized the opportune moment to embark on a new challenge.

Idioms Related to 及锋一试

Synonyms of 及锋一试

  • jí及fēng锋ér而shì试Act when conditions are most favorable

More idioms starting with 及

  • jí及bīn宾yǒu有yú鱼use others' resources to entertain guests
  • jí及shí时yīng应lìng令timely and appropriate for the season
  • jí及shí时xíng行lè乐enjoy oneself while one can
  • jí及shí时yǔ雨timely and crucial help
  • jí及nì溺hū呼chuán船seek help when too late
  • jí及guā瓜ér而dài代be replaced when one's term expires
  • jí及jī笄nián年huá华a girl's coming of age
  • jí及dì第chéng成míng名Pass exams and achieve fame

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Questions about 及锋一试

What does 及锋一试 mean?

及锋一试 (jí fēng yī shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act when conditions are most favorable”.

How do you pronounce 及锋一试?

及锋一试 is pronounced jí fēng yī shì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 及锋一试 literally mean?

Literally, 及锋一试 means “Try it while it's sharp”. It is used to mean “to act when conditions are most favorable”.

What is the Chinese definition of 及锋一试?

及:趁着;锋:锋利。趁锋利的时候用它。比喻乘可行之机而行事

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