疾風知勁草

疾风知劲草
jífēngzhījìngcǎo
  1. lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds (idiom)
  2. fig. strength of character is revealed in a crisis

CEDICT

  1. (figuratively) to show one's true colors after a stern test; a steadfast and staunch person unyielding in their integrity
  2. only the toughest grass can withstand strong winds
  3. to show one's true colors after a stern test; a steadfast and staunch person unyielding in their integrity

Wiktionary

經過猛烈大風的吹襲，才知道堅韌的草挺立不倒。比喻在艱難困苦的環境下，才能考驗出人的堅強意志和節操。

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Entry Composition

1 疾風 jífēng
  1. strong wind
  2. gale
2 知 zhī
  1. to know
  2. to be aware
3 勁草 jìngcǎo
  1. tough upright grass
  2. (fig.) a staunch character who is loyal despite danger and hardship

Containing this entry

疾風知勁草，烈火見真金 jífēngzhījìncǎo,lièhuǒjiànzhēnjīn
  1. lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds and true gold stands the test of fire (idiom)
  2. fig. strength of character is revealed in a crisis

Related entries

疾風勁草 jífēngjìngcǎo
  1. lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds (idiom)
  2. fig. strength of character is revealed in a crisis
疾風知勁草，烈火見真金 jífēngzhījìncǎo,lièhuǒjiànzhēnjīn
  1. lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds and true gold stands the test of fire (idiom)
  2. fig. strength of character is revealed in a crisis