Word data
HSK
Not in HSK
FREQUENCY
Unknown
苦海无边，回头是岸 kǔ hǎi wú biān ， huí tóu shì àn
endless pain, only turning back saves you
Word data
| HSK | Not in HSK |
| Frequency | Unknown |
Definitions
- 1. The sea of bitterness has no bounds, turn your head to see the shore (idiom). Only Buddhist enlightenment can allow one to shed off the abyss of worldly suffering.
- 2. Repent and ye shall be saved!
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bitter; to suffer; hardship
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ocean; sea; great number of people or things
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not; no; not to have
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side; edge; border
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to go back; to return; to turn around
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head; the top; end
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to be; is; are
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shore; bank; coast
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