树欲静而风不止 shù yù jìng ér fēng bù zhǐ

fig. the world changes, whether you want it or not

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. the world changes, whether you want it or not
  2. 2. lit. the trees long for peace but the wind will never cease (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
树 shù HSK 3
tree; to set up; to cultivate
欲 yù HSK 6
to desire; desire; to wish for
静 jìng HSK 3
quiet; calm; still
而 ér HSK 3
and; but (not); (indicates contrast)
风 fēng HSK 3
wind; style; manner
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
止 zhǐ HSK 4
to stop; until; to prohibit