順水推舟 shùn shuǐ tuī zhōu

go with the flow; take easy advantage

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to take advantage of the situation for one's own benefit
  2. 2. lit. to push the boat with the current

Characters

Character Meaning
順 shùn
to follow; along; to obey
水 shuǐ HSK 1
water; liquid; beverage
推 tuī HSK 4
to push; to push forward; to put off
舟 zhōu HSK 6
boat