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守株待兔

HSK 7-9

shǒuzhū-dàitù

passively wait for a chance; count on a stroke of luck (without effort)

Explanation

to wait idly for opportunities; to trust to chance rather than show initiative

Examples

守株待兔

shǒuzhū-dàitù

Waiting for something good to happen without effort.

不劳而获,守株待兔

bù láo ér huò, shǒuzhū-dàitù

Getting something for nothing and waiting for luck.