adversity reveals true strength; the tough survive the storm
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
lit. sturdy grass withstands strong winds; fig. true character is revealed in adversity; only the strong survive trials
literaryA proverb/idiom expressing that hardship or crisis is the true test of a person's character, strength, and loyalty. It is often used commendatorily. The variant '疾风知劲草' is equally common.
Zhè这
cì次
gōng公
sī司
wēi危
jī机
zhēn真
shì是
jí疾
fēng风
jìng劲
cǎo草
，
ràng让
wǒ我
men们
kàn看
qīng清
le了
shuí谁
cái才
shì是
zhēn真
zhèng正
kě可
kào靠
de的
huǒ伙
bàn伴
。
This company crisis was truly a test of true character; it let us see who the truly reliable partners are.
Zhèng正
suǒ所
wèi谓
jí疾
fēng风
zhī知
jìng劲
cǎo草
，
huàn患
nàn难
jiàn见
zhēn真
qíng情
。
As the saying goes, sturdy grass is known in strong winds; true friendship is seen in times of hardship.
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Zài在
guó国
jiā家
zuì最
kùn困
nan难
de的
shí时
qī期
，
tā他
jiān坚
shǒu守
gǎng岗
wèi位
，
bù不
kuì愧
shì是
jí疾
fēng风
jìng劲
cǎo草
。
During the country's most difficult period, he held his post steadfastly; he truly lived up to the saying 'sturdy grass withstands strong winds.'