Jiàn tù fàngyīng; yù zhāng fā jiàn.

見兔放鷹, 遇獐發箭。

Lit [When you] see the hare, loose the falcon; [when you] see the river deer, loose your arrow.

Fig (1) Seize the opportunity when it presents itself. (2) Take aim at your target before you act.

Note [See also bù jiàn tùzi above.]

Topics OPPORTUNITY PREPARATION