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顺水推舟

shùnshuǐtuīzhōu

Traditional: 順水推舟

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

Character Breakdown

顺
shùn
to submit to, to obey, to go along with
HSK 4
水
shuǐ
water, liquid, lotion, juice
HSK 1
推
tuī
to push; to expel; to drive; to decline
HSK 4
舟
zhōu
boat, ship
HSK 6

Additional Information

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Chinese
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