見風轉舵

gin3 fung1 zyun2 to4

lit. see the wind and set the helm (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically · to be flexible and take advantage of the situation

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. see the wind and set the helm (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically
  2. to be flexible and take advantage of the situation

Written Forms

見風轉舵Traditional · Main Form
见风转舵Alternate Form

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