求仁得仁

求仁得仁
qiúrénrén

lit. to seek virtue and acquire it (idiom)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    lit. to seek virtue and acquire it (idiom)

    • He sought benevolence and obtained it, dying without regret.

  2. adjective

    fig. to have one's wish fulfilled

    • He got what he sought, and finally realized his dream.

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A fur robe that holds water symbolizes asking or seeking for something precious.

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