shēn​lì​qiǎn​qì

to adapt to circumstances

Senses

深厉浅揭/ 深厲淺揭 shēn​lì​qiǎn​qì to adapt to circumstances

Literally means to wade across deep water with clothes on and shallow water by lifting one's clothes; used to describe adapting one's actions according to the current situation or environment.

References

see 深厉浅揭/深厲淺揭 诗经/詩經