勇退急流 — “To know when to quit while one is ahead”
勇退急流 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to know when to quit while one is ahead”. To bravely withdraw from a prominent position or successful career at the opportune moment to preserve one's integrity or reputation. Literally, “Bravely retreat from the swift current”.
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What does 勇退急流 mean?
勇退急流 (yǒng tuì jí liú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to know when to quit while one is ahead”.
How do you pronounce 勇退急流?
勇退急流 is pronounced yǒng tuì jí liú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 勇退急流 literally mean?
Literally, 勇退急流 means “Bravely retreat from the swift current”. It is used to mean “to know when to quit while one is ahead”.
What is the Chinese definition of 勇退急流?
勇：果敢；退：退却，离去。比喻在官场得意时及时隐退，以明哲保身