speed is crucial in warfare; swift action is of the essence
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speed is crucial in warfare; swift action is paramount
formalClassical idiom originating from the 3rd-century text "Records of the Three Kingdoms". Used to emphasize the supreme importance of speed and decisiveness, especially in military strategy, but also applicable to business, sports, or any competitive endeavor.
Shāng商
chǎng场
rú如
zhàn战
chǎng场
，
bīng兵
guì贵
shén神
sù速
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
jǐn尽
kuài快
tuī推
chū出
xīn新
chǎn产
pǐn品
。
The business world is like a battlefield where speed is crucial; we must launch the new product as soon as possible.
Sī司
lìng令
yuán员
shēn深
zhī知
bīng兵
guì贵
shén神
sù速
de的
dào道
lǐ理
，
mìng命
lìng令
bù部
duì队
lián连
yè夜
jí急
xíng行
jūn军
。
The commander, well aware that speed is of the essence in warfare, ordered the troops to march through the night.
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Zài在
chǔ处
lǐ理
wēi危
jī机
shí时
，
bīng兵
guì贵
shén神
sù速
，
rèn任
hé何
tuō拖
yán延
dōu都
kě可
néng能
zào造
chéng成
gèng更
dà大
sǔn损
shī失
。
When dealing with a crisis, swift action is paramount; any delay could lead to greater losses.