劲草 (勁草) jìncǎo
jìncǎo
noun
tough upright grass
Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语
Notes: Figuratively, a staunch character able to withstand tough test (CC-CEDICT '勁草')
Contained in
- 空谷风吹知劲草 满山叶落见苍松(空谷風吹知勁草 滿山葉落見蒼松) Gale in empty valley will single out a tough grass; Falling leaves in the mountains shall reveal green pines.
Also contained in
疾风劲草 、 疾风知劲草,烈火见真金 、 疾风知劲草
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