識時務 shí shí wù

to adapt to circumstances; to have a clear view of things

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to adapt to circumstances
  2. 2. to have a clear view of things

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