English–Chinese
“wait passively for luck” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshǒu zhū dài tù
Example
我们不能守株待兔，要主动找机会。wǒ men bù néng shǒu zhū dài tù yào zhǔ dòng zhǎo jī huì
We cannot wait passively for luck; we need to actively look for opportunities.
How to say “wait passively for luck” in Chinese
“Wait passively for luck” in Chinese is 守株待兔 (shǒu zhū dài tù).
A person treats one accidental success as a source that will keep producing results without further effort.
Example sentences with 守株待兔
学生应改掉守株待兔的习惯，多参加实践与训练。xué shēng yīng gǎi diào shǒu zhū dài tù de xí guàn duō cān jiā shí jiàn yǔ xùn liàn
Students should break the habit of waiting passively for luck and take part in more hands-on practice and training.
Tips for using 守株待兔
- English speakers may use "wait for luck" neutrally, but this Chinese idiom normally signals disapproval of relying on a chance event.