见时知几 — “See the times and know the subtle signs”
见时知几 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to discern the subtle signs or premonitions of impending changes by observing the trends and shifts of the times; to foresee what is coming based on current developments”. Literally, “See the times and know the subtle signs”.
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What does 见时知几 mean?
见时知几 (jiàn shí zhī jǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to discern the subtle signs or premonitions of impending changes by observing the trends and shifts of the times; to foresee what is coming based on current developments”.
How do you pronounce 见时知几?
见时知几 is pronounced jiàn shí zhī jǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 见时知几 literally mean?
Literally, 见时知几 means “See the times and know the subtle signs”. It is used to mean “to discern the subtle signs or premonitions of impending changes by observing the trends and shifts of the times; to foresee what is coming based on current developments”.
What is the Chinese definition of 见时知几?
指看到时运的推移而预知事情变化的先兆。