jí​fēng​jìng​cǎo

adversity tests character

Senses

疾风劲草/ 疾風勁草 jí​fēng​jìng​cǎo adversity tests character

Literally "sturdy grass withstands high winds"; used to describe how a person's strength of character and integrity are revealed during times of crisis or hardship. This is an abbreviation for 疾风知劲草 jí​fēng​zhī​jìng​cǎo.

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abbreviation 疾风劲草/疾風勁草 疾风知劲草/疾風知勁草
same_as 疾风知劲草/疾風知勁草 疾风劲草/疾風勁草