相机而动 xiàng jī ér dòng

wait, then act when the time is right

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to wait for the opportune moment before taking action (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
相 xiàng HSK 3
each other; one another; mutually
机 jī HSK 1
machine; engine; opportunity
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
动 dòng HSK 2
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)