the early bird cathces the worm
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Ji é Z ú Xi āē nd ē ng, which means people who act fast achieve their goals first. It comes from the biography of Huaiyin marquis in historical records.
The origin of Idioms
According to the biography of Huaiyin marquis in historical records, "Qin lost his deer, and the whole world chased him, so those who were talented and ill got what first."
Idiom usage
Chapter 26 of the first volume of Li Zicheng written by Yao xueyin: "Shang Jiong said with a smile:" nature is the first to get quick feet. "
Analysis of Idioms
Synonyms come first, antonyms come late
the early bird cathces the worm
not to know the depth of things - bù zhī shēn qiǎn
refuse to mend one 's ways despite repeated admonition - lěi jiào bù gǎi