Word data
HSK
Not in HSK
FREQUENCY
Unknown
水至清則無魚，人至察則無徒 shuǐ zhì qīng zé wú yú ， rén zhì chá zé wú tú
too strict wins no friends; need tolerance
Word data
| HSK | Not in HSK |
| Frequency | Unknown |
Definitions
- 1. water that is too clear has no fish, and one who is too severe has no friends (idiom)
Characters
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water; liquid; beverage
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to; until; to arrive
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clear; distinct; pure
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then; but; rule, standard
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not; no; not to have
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fish; surname Yu
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person; people; man
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to; until; to arrive
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to observe; to examine; to inspect
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then; but; rule, standard
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not; no; not to have
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on foot; only; disciple
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