伺机而动 Pronunciation and Pinyin
伺机而动 Usage and Examples
bide one's time
wait for an opportunity
watch for an opportunity
看到机会来了，丹尼斯伺机而动。
Seeing his chance, Dennis moved in for the kill.
生活的水潭危机四伏——而我们总忘了潜在的敌人在伺机而动。
The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack.
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What does 伺机而动 mean in Chinese?
伺机而动 (sì jī ér dòng) means “bide one's time, wait for an opportunity, watch for an opportunity”.
How do you pronounce 伺机而动?
伺机而动 is pronounced sì jī ér dòng in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “bide one's time” in Chinese?
“bide one's time” is 伺机而动 (sì jī ér dòng) in Chinese.
How is 伺机而动 used in a sentence?
This page has 2 example sentences using 伺机而动, each with pinyin and an English translation.