A burnt child dreads the fire.
一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳。
字面意思就是挨烫小儿才怕火,可引申为一朝被蛇咬,十年怕草绳;或惊弓之鸟。
A burnt child dreads the fire.
一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳。
字面意思就是挨烫小儿才怕火,可引申为一朝被蛇咬,十年怕草绳;或惊弓之鸟。
If you wish for peace, be prepared for war.
欲求和平必先备战。
From the father comes honour; from the mother, comfort.
荣誉由父赐,安慰由母与。
No one (or man) is born wise or learned.
人非生而知之者。
Fame is a magnifying glass.
人怕出名,猪怕壮。
Love laughs at locksmith.
春闺锁不住。
He is the wisest man who does not think himself so.
不自作聪明便是最聪明。
A good winter brings a good summer.
严冬会带来盛夏
A wise head makes a close mouth.
智者寡言。