English–Chinese
“be sure of success” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiōng yǒu chéng zhú
Example
别担心，我对这个计划胸有成竹。bié dān xīn wǒ duì zhè ge jì huà xiōng yǒu chéng zhú
Don't worry, I am sure this plan will succeed.
How to say “be sure of success” in Chinese
“Be sure of success” in Chinese is 胸有成竹 (xiōng yǒu chéng zhú).
A clear plan for success is already formed before action begins, so confidence rests on preparation rather than hope.
Example sentences with 胸有成竹
演讲前，他翻看提纲后显得胸有成竹，从容地开始讲话。yán jiǎng qián tā fān kàn tí gāng hòu xiǎn de xiōng yǒu chéng zhú cóng róng dì kāi shǐ jiǎng huà
Before the presentation, he looked confident after checking his outline and began speaking calmly.
Tips for using 胸有成竹
- This four-character idiom sounds polished and deliberate in conversation, fitting prepared speakers discussing plans, presentations, or negotiations more than casual guesses.