欲速則不達 yù sù zé bù dá

lit. to want sth in haste, but cannot get there (idiom, from Analects); more haste, less speed

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. to want sth in haste, but cannot get there (idiom, from Analects); more haste, less speed
  2. 2. don't try to run before you can walk

Characters

Character Meaning
to desire; desire; to wish for
fast; quick; rapid
then; but; rule, standard
not; no; (negative prefix)
to reach; to attain; to communicate