善自为谋 — “To be good at looking after one's own interests”
善自为谋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be good at looking after one's own interests”. To be resourceful in planning for oneself. Literally, “Good at planning for oneself”.
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善自为谋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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在新的职业发展阶段，他懂得善自为谋，不断学习新技能，以适应未来的挑战。
In the new stage of his career development, he knows how to look after his own interests, continuously learning new skills to adapt to future challenges.
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What does 善自为谋 mean?
善自为谋 (shàn zì wéi móu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be good at looking after one's own interests”.
How do you pronounce 善自为谋?
善自为谋 is pronounced shàn zì wéi móu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 善自为谋 literally mean?
Literally, 善自为谋 means “Good at planning for oneself”. It is used to mean “to be good at looking after one's own interests”.
What is the Chinese definition of 善自为谋?
善于替自己打算。也指替自己好好地想办法。