千里马常有，而伯乐不常有
qiān​lǐ​mǎ​cháng​yǒu'ér​bó​lè​bù​cháng​yǒu

talent is common but appreciation is rare

  1. 千里马 千里馬 qiān​lǐ​mǎ
    fine steed
    a horse that can run a thousand miles a day; a winged steed
  2. 常 cháng adverb
    often
    often; frequently; usually; always
  3. 有 yǒu verb
    there is
    there is; there are; to exist; to occur or happen
  4. ， ér
    non-Chinese
  5. 而 ér conjunction
    but
    Used to connect ideas that contrast or conflict; yet; but; on the other hand
  6. 伯乐 伯樂 bó​lè
    Bole (horse expert)
    a man of the Spring and Autumn Period, traditionally identified as Sun Yang 孙阳 sūn​yáng, renowned for his ability to judge horses
  7. 不常 bù​cháng adverb
    seldom
    not often; rarely
  8. 有 yǒu verb
    there is
    there is; there are; to exist; to occur or happen