Meaning of 识时务者为俊杰
识时务者为俊杰 means only those who recognize the trend of the times are outstanding figures; the wise know when to adapt to circumstances. Pronounced shí shí wù zhě wéi jùn jié.
- only those who recognize the trend of the times are outstanding figures; the wise know when to adapt to circumstances
Definitions & Examples
Shí识
shí时
wù务
zhě者
wéi为
jùn俊
jié杰
，
nǐ你
hái还
shì是
zǎo早
diǎn点
tóu投
xiáng降
ba吧
。
The wise know when to adapt—you should surrender early.
Zài在
dāng当
jīn今
shè社
huì会
，
shí识
shí时
wù务
zhě者
wéi为
jùn俊
jié杰
，
gù固
shǒu守
jiù旧
guān观
niàn念
zhǐ只
huì会
bèi被
táo淘
tài汰
。
In today's society, only those who recognize the trend survive; clinging to old ideas will only lead to elimination.