养兵千日, 用在一时
phrase cultural phrases
LanguageChinese (China)
Meaning- Train soldiers for a thousand days, use them in one moment
- This phrase suggests that one should spend a long time preparing so that one is ready to act effectively during the crucial moment.
我们每天努力训练，这就是养兵千日, 用在一时。
We work hard to train every day; this is training soldiers for a thousand days to use them in one moment.
为了比赛，我们要养兵千日, 用在一时。
For the competition, we must train for a long time to use those skills at the critical moment.
Registerformal
Usage noteIt is used to justify the importance of long-term training or preparation for important future tasks.
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