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未雨绸缪 (wèi yǔ chóu móu)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To take precautions before a crisis occurs; to prepare in advance for future needs.

Definition (中文解释)

绸缪紧密缠缚。天还没有下雨,先把门窗绑牢。比喻事先做好准备工作。

Derivation (典故出处)

《诗经·豳风·鸱号》迨天之未阴雨,彻彼桑土,绸缪牖户。”

Example (造句示例)

She saved money every month, truly practicing the principle of 'preparing for a rainy day'.