顺水推舟 shùn shuǐ tuī zhōu

go with the flow; use a chance to benefit

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 35082nd word

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
顺 shùn HSK 4
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