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不到长城非好汉
bùdàoChángchéngfēihǎohàn
Traditional: 不到長城非好漢
lit. until you reach the Great Wall, you're not a proper person; fig. to get over difficulties before reaching the goal
Character Breakdown
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
到
dào
to go to, to arrive
HSK 2
长
zhǎng
long, lasting; to excel in
HSK 2
城
chéng
castle, city, town; municipality
HSK 3
非
fēi
not, negative, non-; to oppose
HSK 2
好
hǎo
good, excellent, fine; proper, suitable; well
HSK 1
汉
hàn
Chinese people; Chinese language
HSK 1
Additional Information
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