不时之需 — “Needs that may arise unexpectedly”
不时之需 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Needs that may arise unexpectedly”. For unforeseen eventualities; for a rainy day. Literally, “Unexpected needs”.
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Origin and Story of 不时之需
During the Song Dynasty, Su Shi, the prefect of Mizhou, was unjustly imprisoned for his poetry and later demoted to deputy commissioner of Huangzhou.
While in Huangzhou, he met two good friends. When his friends acquired a fresh perch, Su Shi asked his wife for wine. His wife, Wang Runzhi, had already prepared wine for him, anticipating such unexpected needs.
They then took a boat trip to Red Cliff and enjoyed themselves until they returned content.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不时之需
What does 不时之需 mean?
不时之需 (bù shí zhī xū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Needs that may arise unexpectedly”.
How do you pronounce 不时之需?
不时之需 is pronounced bù shí zhī xū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不时之需 literally mean?
Literally, 不时之需 means “Unexpected needs”. It is used to mean “Needs that may arise unexpectedly”.
Where does 不时之需 come from?
不时之需 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 不时之需?
不时：不是预定的时间。说不定什么时候会出现的需要。