稳扎稳打
wěn zhā wěn dǎ
to go steadily, one sure step at a time
Character by character
稳wěn
steady
steady
扎zhā
encamp
encamp
稳wěn
steady
steady
打dǎ
strike
strike
Example
理财要稳扎稳打，不要想着一夜暴富。
Manage money steadily; do not dream of getting rich overnight.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
Originally military: pitch a secure camp, then fight.
Learn this in Lesson 57 · HSK 6: 存钱、炒股与理财 (Saving, stocks and money management)
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