chūn​huá​qiū​shí

spring flowers and autumn fruit

春华秋实 春華秋實 chūn​huá​qiū​shí
spring flowers and autumn fruit
Literally describes flowers blooming in spring and fruit ripening in autumn; used to describe how hard work leads to successful results or to describe the relationship between cause and effect.
literary talent and moral character
Describes a person with great literary talent, extensive knowledge, and high moral character.
outward appearance vs. inner substance
Used to contrast literary style or outward brilliance with practical substance or moral character

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Frequency data
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