順水推舟

seon6 seoi2 teoi1 zau1

lit. to push the boat with the current · fig. to take advantage of the situation for one's own benefit

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to push the boat with the current
  2. fig. to take advantage of the situation for one's own benefit

Written Forms

順水推舟Traditional · Main Form
顺水推舟Alternate Form

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