随机应变 (suí jī yìng biàn) | Meaning: to change according to the situation (idiom); pragmatic | Chinese Idiom with Pinyin & Origin

lit. see the wind and set the helm (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically · to be flexible and take advantage of the situation见风使舵jiàn fēng shǐ duò

see the opportunity and act (idiom); to act according to circumstances · to play it by ear · to use one's discretion见机行事jiàn jī xíng shì

quick-witted · resourceful机智jī zhì

to adapt to circumstances通权达变tōng quán dá biàn

inspiration in a moment of desperation (idiom)情急智生qíng jí zhì shēng

cope with any contingency · adapt to (changing) circumstances · decide as the situation demands临机应变lín jī yìng biàn

to change according to the situation (idiom); pragmatic