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户枢不蠹
hù​shū​bù​dù

vitality

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  • 流水不腐,户枢不蠹 liú​shuǐ​bù​fǔ, hù​shū​bù​dù constant activity
    literally meaning that flowing water does not rot and a door hinge does not get worm-eaten; used to signify that constant movement or exercise prevents stagnation and decay