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真金不怕火煉
简 真金不怕火炼 · 繁 真金不怕火煉Mandarin · pinyin zhēn jīn bù pà huǒ liàn
Meanings
- True gold fears no fire. (idiom)
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1–1–4–4–3–4 · zhen1 jin1 bu4 pa4 huo3 lian4
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
zan1 gam1 bat1 paa3 fo2 lin6
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zan1 gam1 bat1 paa3 fo2 lin6
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proverb
- Someone of integrity, determination and/or ability can withstand all tests and trials; Something genuine or correct can withstand all tests
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