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不怕不识货，只怕货比货
不怕不識貨，只怕貨比貨
bùpàbùshíhuò,zhǐpàhuòbǐhuò
1.
lit. don't worry about not knowing goods, but about comparing them (proverb)
2.
fig. goods' (or person's) true value can only be determined through comparison
Character Breakdown
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
4 丶
怕
pà
to fear, to be afraid of; apprehensive
HSK 3
8 丶
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
4 丶
识
shí
knowledge; to understand, to recognize, to know
HSK 1
7 丶
货
huò
products, merchandise; goods, commodities
HSK 4
8 丶
只
zhī
only, merely, just
HSK 3
5 丶
怕
pà
to fear, to be afraid of; apprehensive
HSK 3
8 丶
货
huò
products, merchandise; goods, commodities
HSK 4
8 丶
比
bǐ
to compare, liken; comparison; than
HSK 2
4 丶
货
huò
products, merchandise; goods, commodities
HSK 4
8 丶
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