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小时了了，大未必佳
xiǎoshíliǎoliǎo,dàwèibìjiā
Traditional: 小時了了，大未必佳
being bright at an early age does not necessarily bring success upon growing up (proverb)
Character Breakdown
小
xiǎo
small, tiny, insignificant
HSK 1
时
shí
time, season; period, era, age
HSK 1
了
le
clear; to finish; particle of completed action
HSK 1
了
le
clear; to finish; particle of completed action
HSK 1
大
dà
big, great, vast, high, deep
HSK 1
未
wèi
not yet; 8th terrestrial branch
HSK 5
必
bì
surely, certainly; must; will
HSK 3
佳
jiā
good, auspicious; beautiful; delightful
HSK 6
Additional Information
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Chinese
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