留得青山在，不怕没柴烧
liú​de​qīng​shān​zài​bù​pà​méi​chái​shāoliú​dé​qīng​shān​zài​bù​pà​méi​chái​shāo

where there is life there is hope

留得青山在，不怕没柴烧 留得青山在，不怕沒柴燒 liú​de​qīng​shān​zài​bù​pà​méi​chái​shāo
where there is life there is hope
As long as the green mountains remain, one does not need to worry about wood for fuel; as long as one preserves the most essential thing, usually one's life or health, there is always a chance for a future comeback or further development.
留得青山在，不怕没柴烧 留得青山在，不怕沒柴燒 liú​dé​qīng​shān​zài​bù​pà​méi​chái​shāo
where there is life, there is hope
As long as the green mountains remain, there will never be a shortage of firewood; as long as one survives, there is a chance for a comeback.