兵贵神速

Traditional (Taiwan): 兵貴神速

bīngguìshénsù ㄅㄧㄥ ㄍㄨㄟˋ ㄕㄣˊ ㄙㄨˋ

    • lit. speed is a crucial asset in war (idiom)
    • fig. swift and resolute (in doing sth)

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Saying俗语俗語

Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use

Literally
in war, speed is prized
Meaning
Speed is vital in war; more generally, act quickly. Approving.

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