Accumulating thickly and thinly means saving a lot and releasing it slowly. It describes that only when you are well prepared can you do things well.
Pinyin: hòu jī bó fā
From: Su Shi of the Song Dynasty's "Farewell to Zhang Hu": "Oh, my son is going here to study! He is knowledgeable and makes appointments, and he is generous. If you accumulate more and make less, I will tell you to stop here."
Translation: Alas, you have to get rid of this situation and devote yourself to learning! After reading extensively and using it simply and prudently, and slowly releasing it after deep accumulation, this is all I can tell you.
Synonyms
1. Recharge your energy
Explanation: Replenish your spirit and accumulate strength.
Pronunciation: yǎng jīng xù ruì.
Citation: Chapter 34 of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Luo Guanzhong of the Ming Dynasty: "If you wait for half a year and recharge your batteries, Liu Biao and Sun Quan can attack at once."
Translation : Wait for the first half of the year, gather enough energy and strength, and take down Liu Biao and Sun Quan in one go.
Example: The team members are recuperating and preparing for the championship and runner-up finals.
2. Be ready to go
Explanation: To accumulate power or energy and wait for it to happen.
Pronunciation: xù shì dài fā.
Citation: "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Luo Guanzhong of the Ming Dynasty: "The dragon is not a thing in the pond. When the thunder is about to reach the sky, it is ready to go."
Translation: How can the dragon be in the pond? Something that wants to take advantage of the thunder to fly up into the sky, ready to rush out at any time.
Example: Winter is like a wild beast lying on the top of the mountain, panting and getting ready to go.