Definitions

1. 1. to emerge to meet a historic destiny (idiom)
2. 2. to arise at an opportune time
3. 3. able to take advantage of an opportunity
4. 4. to rise to the occasion
5. 5. came into being (at the right time)

Components

• 应运 yìng yùn – to conform with destiny
• 而 ér – and
• 生 shēng – to be born