粵

識sik1時si4務mou6

simp识时务
sik1 si4 mou6shí shí wù

English

  1. to have a clear view of things
  2. to adapt to circumstances
  3. to adapt to or submit to circumstances

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 認清時形勢，能夠適應、迎合

Examples

  • 識時務者為俊傑

    only an outstanding talent can recognize current trends; a wise man submits to circumstances

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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