bīng
guì
shén

idiom

Meaning of 兵贵神速

兵贵神速 means speed is crucial in warfare; swift action is paramount. Pronounced bīng guì shén sù.

  • speed is crucial in warfare; swift action is paramount

Definitions & Examples

Shāng
chǎng
zhàn
chǎng
 
bīng
guì
shén
 
men
jǐn
kuài
tuī
chū
xīn
chǎn
pǐn
 

The business world is like a battlefield where speed is crucial; we must launch the new product as soon as possible.

lìng
yuán
shēn
zhī
bīng
guì
shén
de
dào
 
mìng
lìng
duì
lián
xíng
jūn
 

The commander, well aware that speed is of the essence in warfare, ordered the troops to march through the night.

Zài
chǔ
wēi
shí
 
bīng
guì
shén
 
rèn
tuō
yán
dōu
néng
zào
chéng
gèng
sǔn
shī
 

When dealing with a crisis, swift action is paramount; any delay could lead to greater losses.