观望不前 — “To hesitate and hold back from acting”
观望不前 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hesitate and hold back from acting”. Observing a situation and waiting for developments due to uncertainty or indecision. Literally, “observe and not advance”.
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面对新的市场趋势，许多投资者选择了观望不前，等待更明确的信号出现。
Facing a new market trend, many investors chose to hesitate and observe, waiting for clearer signals to emerge.
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Open the tool →Questions about 观望不前
What does 观望不前 mean?
观望不前 (guān wàng bù qián) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hesitate and hold back from acting”.
How do you pronounce 观望不前?
观望不前 is pronounced guān wàng bù qián in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 观望不前 literally mean?
Literally, 观望不前 means “observe and not advance”. It is used to mean “to hesitate and hold back from acting”.
What is the Chinese definition of 观望不前?
不前：不敢上前。事情尚难确定时，怀着犹豫不定的心情，观察事物的发展，暂不前进。