EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 2 MIN
瞻前顾后 (zhān qián gù hòu)
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📖 Today's 成语: 瞻前顾后 (zhān qián gù hòu) Meaning: Looking forward and backward (over-cautious/indecisive) Summary: The idiom 瞻前顾后 (zhān qián gù hòu) is a visual metaphor for a person who keeps looking around in hesitation instead of moving forward. In modern contexts, it is a common way to criticize someone for being **too hesitant** or lacking the courage to take a decisive step. It is often used in advice to encourage someone to stop overthinking and take action. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:瞻前顾后 (zhān qián gù hòu) | 每天成语
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📖 Today's 成语: 瞻前顾后 (zhān qián gù hòu) Meaning: Looking forward and backward (over-cautious/indecisive) Summary: The idiom 瞻前顾后 (zhān qián gù hòu) is a visual metaphor for a person who keeps looking around in hesitation instead of moving forward. In modern contexts, it is a common way to criticize someone for being **too hesitant** or lacking the courage to take a decisive step. It is often used in advice to encourage someone to stop overthinking and take action. Read the full transcript wi...
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