扒得高，跌得重
bā​de​gāo​diē​de​zhòng

the higher one climbs, the harder one falls

  1. 扒 bā
    to cling to
    To hold on to; to cling to; to grip something for support while climbing
  2. 得 de particle
    [degree/result]
    Connects a verb or adjective to a following phrase that describes the degree, effect, or result of the action or state.
  3. 高 gāo adjective
    high
    high; tall; above average in height, level, or degree
  4. ， diē
    non-Chinese
  5. 跌 diē verb
    to fall down
    to tumble; to trip; to fall over; to fall down
  6. 得 de particle
    [degree/result]
    Connects a verb or adjective to a following phrase that describes the degree, effect, or result of the action or state.
  7. 重 zhòng adjective
    heavy
    having great weight; weighing a lot