疾风知劲草

疾風知勁草
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

经过勐烈大风的吹袭，才知道坚韧的草挺立不倒。比喻在艰难困苦的环境下，才能考验出人的坚强意志和节操。

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Entry Composition

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

Containing this entry

疾风知劲草，烈火见真金 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

疾风劲草 jífēngjìngcǎo
  1. lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds (idiom)
  2. fig. strength of character is revealed in a crisis
疾风知劲草，烈火见真金 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