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(idiom) to use methods in line with local circumstances

因地制宜
yīn dì zhì yí
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Synonyms
to take advantage of the new situation (idiom) · to make the best of new opportunities因势利导yīn shì lì dǎoflexible · nimble · agile灵活líng huó(idiom) to use methods appropriate to the current situation因时制宜yīn shí zhì yíWhen you enter a country, enquire about the local customs (idiom); do as the natives do · When in Rome, do as the Romans do入境问俗rù jìng wèn súWhen you enter a village, follow the local customs (idiom); do as the natives do · When in Rome, do as the Romans do入乡随俗rù xiāng suí súto draw on local resources · using materials at hand就地取材jiù dì qǔ cái
Antonyms
(idiom) immutable; impervious to change; set in stone一成不变yī chéng bù biàn
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