識時務者為俊傑 shí shí wù zhě wèi jùn jié

wise person knows the times; adapts to change

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

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

Characters

Character Meaning
識 shí
to know; knowledge; Taiwan pr. shì
時 shí
time; when; o'clock
務 wù
to be engaged in; to attend to; business
者 zhě HSK 3
(after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...
為 wèi
for; because of; to
俊 jùn HSK 5
handsome; smart; talented
傑 jié
prominent; distinguished; heroic