識時務者為俊傑 meaning - Chinese-English Dictionary

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MEANING OF 識時務者為俊傑

識時務者為俊傑
(识时务者为俊杰)

Definition Only an outstanding talent can recognize current trends (idiom). A wise man submits to circumstances.

Idiom It means that people who can recognize the trend of the times are smart and capable / Only by recognizing the trend of the times can you become an outstanding character

Usage

中文释义《三国志．蜀志．诸葛亮传》﹕"诸葛孔明者﹐卧龙也"裴松之注引晋习凿齿《襄阳记》﹕"刘备访世事于司马德操。德操曰﹕'儒生俗士﹐岂识时务?识时务者在乎俊杰。此间自有伏龙﹑凤雏。'"后以"识时务者为俊杰"谓能认清形势﹑了解时代潮流者﹐才是杰出人物。

Characters 识 (識) shí/zhì 时 (時) shí 务 (務) wù 者 zhě 俊 jùn 杰 (傑) jié

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