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吃得苦中苦，方为人上人
chīdékǔzhōngkǔ,fāngwéirénshàngrén
Traditional: 吃得苦中苦，方為人上人
one cannot achieve glory and wealth without having been through trials and tribulations (proverb) / no pain, no gain
Character Breakdown
吃
chī
to eat; to drink; to suffer, to endure, to bear
HSK 1
得
dé
to obtain, to get, to acquire; suitable, proper; ready
HSK 2
苦
kǔ
bitter; hardship, suffering
HSK 4
中
zhōng
central; center, middle; amidst; to hit (target), to attain; China; Chinese
HSK 1
苦
kǔ
bitter; hardship, suffering
HSK 4
方
fāng
square, rectangle; side; region; flag
HSK 3
为
wèi
to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be
HSK 2
人
rén
man, person; people
HSK 1
上
shàng
above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
HSK 1
人
rén
man, person; people
HSK 1
Additional Information
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Chinese
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