靜觀其變

静观其变
jìngguānqíbiàn

wait and see; see which way the cat jumps; to delay taking action based on the outcome of something else.

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Entry Composition

1 靜觀 jìngguān to observe quietly
=2 其 qí
  1. his
  2. her
  3. its
  4. their
  5. that
  6. such
  7. it (refers to sth preceding it)
=2 其 jī
  1. (obsolete) Used at the end of a sentence to show doubt.
  2. (obsolete) Used in personal names.
  3. Used at the end of a sentence to show doubt.
  4. Used in personal names.
=2 其 jì
  1. (archaic) only used in 彼其
  2. only used in 彼其
3 變 biàn
  1. to change
  2. to become different
  3. to transform
  4. to vary
  5. rebellion