十年河東,十年河西
See also: 十年河东,十年河西
Chinese
ten year river east ten year river west trad. (十年河東,十年河西) 十 年 河 東 , 十 年 河 西 simp. (十年河东,十年河西) 十 年 河 东 , 十 年 河 西 Literally: “Ten years on the east side of the river, ten years on the west side of the river.”
Pronunciation
Proverb
十年河東,十年河西
- Prosperity and decline never last.
- Life has its ups and downs.
- Everything in life is cyclical.
Related terms
- 三十年河東,三十年河西/三十年河东,三十年河西 (sānshí nián hé dōng, sānshí nián hé xī)