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不怕不识货，就怕货比货
bùpàbùshíhuò,jiùpàhuòbǐhuò
Traditional: 不怕不識貨，就怕貨比貨
lit. don't worry about not knowing goods, but about comparing them (proverb) / fig. goods' (or person's) true value can only be determined through comparison
Character Breakdown
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
怕
pà
to fear, to be afraid of; apprehensive
HSK 3
不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
识
shí
knowledge; to understand, to recognize, to know
HSK 1
货
huò
products, merchandise; goods, commodities
HSK 4
就
jiù
just, simply; to go to; to approach, near
HSK 2
怕
pà
to fear, to be afraid of; apprehensive
HSK 3
货
huò
products, merchandise; goods, commodities
HSK 4
比
bǐ
to compare, liken; comparison; than
HSK 2
货
huò
products, merchandise; goods, commodities
HSK 4
Additional Information
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