疾风知劲草,烈火见真金

疾风知劲草,烈火见真金
fēngzhījìncǎo,lièhuǒjiànzhēnjīn

lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds and true gold stands the test of fire (idiom)

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds and true gold stands the test of fire (idiom)

    • Strong winds reveal the resilience of tough grass, and fierce fire shows the true nature of genuine gold.

  2. noun

    fig. strength of character is revealed in a crisis

    • Strong wind reveals resilient grass, fierce fire reveals true gold.

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