shí​shí​wù​zhě​wéi​jùn​jié

a wise person adapts to the times

Senses

识时务者为俊杰/ 識時務者為俊傑 shí​shí​wù​zhě​wéi​jùn​jié (also shì​shí​wù​zhě​wéi​jùn​jié) a wise person adapts to the times

only those who truly understand the current situation can be considered outstanding people; used as a proverb to advise someone to adapt to changing circumstances or go with the flow

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