临机制变 — “To adapt to changing circumstances”
临机制变 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adapt to changing circumstances”. To make flexible adjustments as the situation demands. Literally, “Adapt to the moment and make changes”.
临机制变 Pronunciation and Pinyin
临机制变 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 临机制变
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Lu Teng, son-in-law of the Prince of Donglai in Northern Wei, was serving as the Prefect of Yangcheng when Western Wei attacked and captured the city. Lu Teng surrendered and was appointed Chariot and Cavalry General by Yuwen Tai.
When Western Wei farmers Li Guangsi and Li Wu launched an uprising, Lu Teng was ordered to suppress it.
He informed Yuwen Tai that battles required adaptability to changing circumstances. As a result, he achieved a great victory and was granted the title Duke of Shangyong.
Idioms Related to 临机制变
Synonyms of 临机制变
More idioms starting with 临
- lín临shì事ér而jù惧to be cautious when confronting a task
- lín临jūn军duì对lěi垒confront an adversary in a contested situation
- lín临jūn军duì对zhèn阵to face the enemy in battle
- lín临bié别zèng赠yán言parting words of advice
- lín临bié别zèng赠yǔ语parting words of advice
- lín临wēi危xià下shí石kick someone when they're down
- lín临wēi危bù不luàn乱remain calm in danger
- lín临wēi危bù不jù惧face danger fearlessly
- lín临wēi危bù不dàn惮fearless in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不náo挠unyielding in the face of danger
- lín临wēi危bù不gǒu苟Maintain integrity in the face of danger
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Open the tool →Questions about 临机制变
What does 临机制变 mean?
临机制变 (lín jī zhì biàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to adapt to changing circumstances”.
How do you pronounce 临机制变?
临机制变 is pronounced lín jī zhì biàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 临机制变 literally mean?
Literally, 临机制变 means “Adapt to the moment and make changes”. It is used to mean “to adapt to changing circumstances”.
Where does 临机制变 come from?
临机制变 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 临机制变?
临到时机制定应变计划