Meaning of 左右逢源
左右逢源 means to have one's way in everything; to be in a favorable position whatever one does; to be slick and smooth in handling affairs; to be opportunistic. Pronounced zuǒ yòu féng yuán.
- to have one's way in everything; to be in a favorable position whatever one does
- to be slick and smooth in handling affairs; to be opportunistic
Definitions & Examples
Tā他
zài在
shāng商
jiè界
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
，
zuò做
shén什
me么
dōu都
zhuàn赚
qián钱
。
He has his way in the business world and makes money in everything he does.
Zhè这
wèi位
wài外
jiāo交
guān官
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
，
yǔ与
gè各
guó国
dōu都
bǎo保
chí持
zhe着
liáng良
hǎo好
guān关
xi系
。
This diplomat is resourceful and maintains good relations with all countries.
Yǒu有
le了
zhè这
fèn份
xué学
lì历
，
tā他
zài在
jiù就
yè业
shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
zuǒ左
yòu右
féng逢
yuán源
。
With this qualification, he has every opportunity in the job market.