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只争朝夕
只爭朝夕
zhǐzhēngzhāoxī
1. to seize every minute (idiom)
2. to make the best use of one's time

Character Breakdown

只
zhī
only, merely, just
HSK 3 5 丶
争
zhēng
to dispute, to fight, to contend, to strive
HSK 4 6 丶
朝
cháo
to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning
HSK 5 12 丶
夕
xī
evening, night, dusk; slanted
HSK 5 3 丶

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