真金不怕火煉
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Chinese[edit]
real; true; genuine | metal; gold; money | not; no | to be afraid; to fear | fire; angry; fierce fire; angry; fierce; fiery; thriving |
refine; smelt | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
trad. (真金不怕火煉/眞金不怕火煉) | 真/眞 | 金 | 不 | 怕 | 火 | 煉 | |
simp. (真金不怕火炼) | 真 | 金 | 不 | 怕 | 火 | 炼 | |
Literally: “True gold fears no fire”. |
Pronunciation[edit]
Proverb[edit]
真金不怕火煉
- Someone of integrity, determination and/or ability can withstand all tests and trials; Something genuine or correct can withstand all tests