疾風勁草 jí fēng jìng cǎo

to show one's true colors after a stern test

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
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Definitions

  1. 1. to show one's true colors after a stern test
  2. 2. the storm put strong grass to the test (idiom); fig. troubled times test a faithful minister

Characters

Character Meaning
disease; sickness; swift
wind; style; manner
strength; energy; spirit
grass; careless; rough