识
时
务
s
h
í
s
h
í
w
ù
Definitions
1. to have a clear view of things
2. to adapt to circumstances
Components
识
shí
–
to know
时
Shí
–
surname Shi
务
wù
–
affair
Related Words
不识时务
bù shí shí wù
–
to show no understanding of the times (idiom)
识时务者为俊杰
shí shí wù zhě wèi jùn jié
–
Only an outstanding talent can recognize current trends (idiom). A wise man submits to circumstances.