良禽择木 — “A good bird chooses its tree”
良禽择木 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a wise and capable person chooses a suitable environment or organization where they can best utilize their talents and develop”. Literally, “A good bird chooses its tree”.
良禽择木 Pronunciation and Pinyin
良禽择木 Character Breakdown
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Idioms Related to 良禽择木
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Open the tool →Questions about 良禽择木
What does 良禽择木 mean?
良禽择木 (liáng qín zé mù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a wise and capable person chooses a suitable environment or organization where they can best utilize their talents and develop”.
How do you pronounce 良禽择木?
良禽择木 is pronounced liáng qín zé mù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 良禽择木 literally mean?
Literally, 良禽择木 means “a good bird chooses its tree”. It is used to mean “a wise and capable person chooses a suitable environment or organization where they can best utilize their talents and develop”.
What is the Chinese definition of 良禽择木?
比喻贤者择主而事。