观衅而动 — “To act when an opportunity or a weakness presents itself”
观衅而动 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act when an opportunity or a weakness presents itself”. To observe vulnerabilities and then make a move. Literally, “Observe the vulnerability and act”.
观衅而动 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 观衅而动 mean?
观衅而动 (guān xìn ér dòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act when an opportunity or a weakness presents itself”.
How do you pronounce 观衅而动?
观衅而动 is pronounced guān xìn ér dòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 观衅而动 literally mean?
Literally, 观衅而动 means “Observe the vulnerability and act”. It is used to mean “to act when an opportunity or a weakness presents itself”.
What is the Chinese definition of 观衅而动?
衅：缝隙，裂痕。瞄准敌人的空隙进行进攻