Dance upon hearing the rooster
wén jī qǐ wǔ
[Definition] Get up and practice swordplay as soon as you hear the rooster crow. It describes people who are determined to serve the country and work hard; it also means seizing the time and making unremitting efforts. Rooster: The rooster crows to announce the dawn.
[Quotation] "Niannujiao·Inscribed on Zhongshan Tower" by Songzhou Songzhou: "Striking the ji and swearing to be clear; hearing the chicken dancing; after all, a hero is the hero."
[Shape identification] Chicken; Cannot write "machine".
[Similar meaning] Strive for self-improvement
[Antonym] Stay content and give up on yourself
[Usage] Used as a compliment. Generally used as a predicate.