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塞翁失马
sài​wēng​shī​mǎ

blessing in disguise

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塞翁失马 (塞翁失馬) sài​wēng​shī​mǎ
blessing in disguise proper name
the idea that a misfortune may eventually result in a positive outcome; a setback that turns out to be beneficial

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