厚积薄发 in English hou4 ji1 bo2 fa1 Meaning

Meanings

  • literally (word for word) to have accumulated knowledge and deliver it slowly (idiomatic expression)
  • good preparation is the key to success
  • to be well prepared

Simplified Characters

厚 积 薄 发

Traditional Characters

厚 積 薄 發

Pinyin

hou4 ji1 bo2 fa1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

厚hou4thick 积ji1to amass 薄bao2surname Bo 发fa1to send out