知难而退

知难而退知難而退 zhī nán ér tuì ㄓ ㄋㄢˊ ㄦˊ ㄊㄨㄟˋ zi1 naan4 ji4 teoi3

  • lit. to sound out the difficulties and retreat to avoid defeat (idiom)
  • fig. to back out of an awkward situation; to get out on finding out what it's really like

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Practice writing

Draw 知 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown