塞翁失马
sài​wēng​shī​mǎ

blessing in disguise

  • created sense approved 塞翁失马/塞翁失馬 · sài​wēng​shī​mǎ · blessing in disguise

    塞翁失马 / 塞翁失馬

    sài​wēng​shī​mǎ

    blessing in disguise

    the idea that a misfortune may eventually result in a positive outcome; a setback that turns out to be beneficial

    虽然这次比赛输了，但塞翁失马，他因此发现了自己的弱点并加以改进。

    proper name

    created sense