Only the toughest grass can stand the strongest wind ―― only those with strong character can stand the severe test.
Pinyin: jí f ē ng zh ē j ē n c ? oo?
Interpretation: In the strong wind, only the tough grass will not be blown down. Metaphor only after a severe test, we know who is really strong.
Out: "The Biography of Wang Ba in the History of Han Dynasty": "Yingchuan died of me, and his son was left alone, and he began to know the wind and grass."
Synonym: fire is really gold, distance knows horsepower, and people will see it over time.
Allusions:
Li Shimin wrote a famous poem "To Xiao Yu's Love": "Strong winds know strong grass, and steady swings know loyal ministers. The brave know righteousness, and the wise will be benevolent. " It means that the tenacity of grass can only be seen in the strong wind, and the sincerity of loyal ministers can only be shown in troubled times. How can a brave man know morality? A wise man must have kindness in his heart.
This poem highly praised Xiao Yu and fully affirmed his loyalty. At first, Xiao Yu was also an official of the Sui Dynasty, but later he surrendered to Li Shimin and was highly valued and appreciated by Li Shimin. From then on, "the wind knows the grass, and the board swings to know the loyal minister" has become the famous saying and famous association of China's old adage.