坌鸟先飞 — “A slow bird flies first”
坌鸟先飞 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a slow bird flies first”. Those who perceive themselves as having less natural ability or being less quick often start early and work harder to compensate for their shortcomings and achieve their goals. Literally, “A dull bird flies first”.
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What does 坌鸟先飞 mean?
坌鸟先飞 (bèn niǎo xiān fēi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a slow bird flies first”.
How do you pronounce 坌鸟先飞?
坌鸟先飞 is pronounced bèn niǎo xiān fēi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 坌鸟先飞 literally mean?
Literally, 坌鸟先飞 means “a dull bird flies first”. It is used to mean “a slow bird flies first”.
What is the Chinese definition of 坌鸟先飞?
比喻能力差的人做事时，怕赶不上别人，抢先动手。多用作谦词。同“笨鸟先飞”。