养精蓄锐 (yǎng jīng xù ruì) — to conserve one's strength and energy (for a future challenge)
Definition
A chengyu meaning to rest and build up energy before a big effort — like 'conserving strength for a challenge'. Used for athletes, exams, or any preparation phase.
idiom
to conserve one's strength and energy (for a future challenge)
Examples
- 养精蓄锐，。Yùn dòng yuán men zài bǐ sài qián xū yào yǎng jīng xù ruì, yǐ zuì jiā zhuàng tài cān sài.Athletes need to conserve their energy before the competition to compete in the best condition.
- ，养精蓄锐。Wèi le yíng jiē gāo kǎo, tā jué dìng zài jiā yǎng jīng xù ruì yí gè yuè.To prepare for the college entrance exam, he decided to stay home and conserve his energy for a month.
- 养精蓄锐，。Gōng sī zhèng zài yǎng jīng xù ruì, zhǔn bèi tuī chū xīn chǎn pǐn.The company is conserving its resources, preparing to launch a new product.
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