catch one unprepared(chéng qí bù bèi)
catch one unprepared
In Chinese, Pinyin is ch é ngq í B ù B è I, which means to take advantage of others' unprepared opportunity to invade each other. From the romance of the Three Kingdoms.
The origin of Idioms
Chapter 18 of romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong of Ming Dynasty: "I catch it unprepared, so I can win." &The twelfth chapter
Analysis of Idioms
Take advantage of
Idiom usage
When people are unprepared, they often win by taking advantage of their unprepared tactics.
Chinese PinYin : chéng qí bù bèi
catch one unprepared
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bone of bones and flesh of flesh
bone of bones and flesh of flesh. zhì qīn gǔ ròu
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swallow insult and humiliation silently
swallow insult and humiliation silently. píng qì tūn shēng
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have no idea what to do with one 's hands and feet
have no idea what to do with one 's hands and feet. shǒu zú wú cuò
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eliminate disease and prolong life
eliminate disease and prolong life. qū bìng yán nián
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steadfastly stand on one's ground
steadfastly stand on one's ground. kuī rán bù dòng
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throw a stone to clear the road
throw a stone to clear the road. tóu shí wèn lù
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