Learn more about 守株待兔
| Pinyin | English Definition for Chinese Text |
|---|---|
| lit. to guard a tree-stump, waiting for rabbits (idiom) / to wait idly for opportunities / to trust to chance rather than show initiative |
| Simplified Chinese | Pinyin | English Definition for Chinese Text |
|---|---|---|
|
守
|
to guard / to defend / to keep watch / to abide by the law / to observe (rules or ritual) / nearby / adjoining | |
|
株
|
tree trunk / stump (tree root) / a plant / classifier for trees or plants / to involve others (in shady business) | |
|
待
|
to wait / to treat / to deal with / to need / going to (do sth) / about to / intending to | |
|
兔
|
rabbit |
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