岁寒知松柏歲寒知松柏歲寒知松柏

in the cold of the year one knows the pine and cypress

Saying俗语俗語

Proverb谚语諺語 · Widely known

Meaning: Hardship reveals who is strong and steadfast, as pines stay green in winter. Approving.

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Simplified: 岁寒知松柏
Traditional (Taiwan): 歲寒知松柏
Pinyin: suìhánzhīsōngbǎi
Bopomofo: ㄙㄨㄟˋ ㄏㄢˊ ㄓㄙㄨㄥㄅㄞˇ

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