sturdy grass is revealed in high winds; used to show that strength of character and loyalty are best proven during times of crisis or hardship

Literally "sturdy grass withstands high winds"; used to describe how a person's strength of character and integrity are revealed during times of crisis or hardship. This is an abbreviation for [[疾风知劲草|疾風知勁草|ji2 feng1 zhi1 jing4 cao3]].

sturdy grass withstands high winds and true gold stands the test of fire; used to describe how a person's true character and integrity are only proven during difficult times or when facing major challenges