胸有成竹

xiōng yǒu chéng zhú

HSK level: HSK 7–9

Meaning

(idiom) to have a well-thought-out plan in mind

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Characters

胸xiōngbreast, bosom; heart, mind⺼匈有yǒuto have, to own, to possess; to exist月成chéngto accomplish; to become; to complete, to finish; to succeed丁戈竹zhúbamboo; flute