Definition
天时地利 is a four-character idiom drawn from the longer phrase 天时地利人和, which refers to the three key factors for success: right timing, favorable geography, and harmonious human relations. It is used to describe an ideal combination of external conditions — often in contexts of strategy, business, or planning — where both the time and the environment are perfectly aligned for success.
idiom
favorable conditionsperfect alignment of timing and environment
Examples
- 天时地利，。Zhè cì chuàngyè wǒmen yǒu tiān shí de, yí dìng néng chénggōng.We have favorable conditions for this startup; it will surely succeed.
- 天时地利，。Dǎzhàng jiǎngjiu tiān shí de, bú shì kào rénshù duō jiù xíng.Warfare requires favorable timing and geography; it's not just about having more men.
- ，天时地利。Tā xuǎn zài zhège shíjī tuīchū chǎnpǐn, zhēn shì zhàn jìn tiān shí de.He launched the product at just the right time and place — truly maximizing favorable conditions.
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