疾风知劲草

疾风知劲草 [jí fēng zhī jìn cǎo]

1. ■ Only the toughest grass can stand strong winds.; Adversity is the best testing ground for moral stamina.; Adversity tries a friend.; hardy grass in the storm; It is crucial hours that a man can be tested.; only by putting people to an acid test can one determine their true worth; only in times of storm and stress can be told how sturdy one's piety, integrity, etc.; Sturdy grass withstands high [strong] winds.; The force of the wind tests the strength of the grass -- strength of character is tested in a crisis.; The strong wind reveals the strength of the grass.; The tough grass would not yield to strong winds.:

疾风知劲草， 烈火见真金。 Sturdy grass withstands high wind; true gold stands the test of fire.