书中自有黄金屋,书中自有颜如玉 shū zhōng zì yǒu huáng jīn wū , shū zhōng zì yǒu yán rú yù

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. in books are sumptuous houses and graceful ladies (proverb)
  2. fig. be diligent in your studies, success and glory will follow

CHARACTERS

书 shū book, letter, document; writings
中 zhōng central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
自 zì self, private, personal; from
有 yǒu have, own, possess; exist
黄 huáng yellow; surname
金 jīn gold; metals in general; money
屋 wū house; room; building, shelter
书 shū book, letter, document; writings
中 zhōng central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
自 zì self, private, personal; from
有 yǒu have, own, possess; exist
颜 yán face, facial appearance
如 rú if, supposing; as if; like, as
玉 yù jade, precious stone, gem