Take advantage of the gap(chéng jiān dǐ xì)

Take advantage of the gap

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is ch é ngji ā nd ǐ x ì, which means to take advantage of the opportunity. It comes from Huang Zunxian's Refutation of revolution in Qing Dynasty.

Idiom usage

They were hidden in the Anti Japanese camp, taking advantage of the gap, making private plans, calling friends and using their magic power.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: taking advantage of the gap

The origin of Idioms

In Huang Zunxian's Refutation of the revolutionary book in Qing Dynasty, it is said that "therefore, those who are floating on the waves are derelict in their duties and take advantage of the gap."

Idiom explanation

Take advantage of an opportunity to exploit.

Chinese PinYin : chéng jiān dǐ xì