好酒沉甕底
See also: 好酒沉瓮底
Chinese edit
submerge; immerse; sink submerge; immerse; sink; deep; profound; to lower; to drop |
earthen jar; urn | background; bottom; base background; bottom; base; (possessive part.); (subor. part.) | |||
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trad. (好酒沉甕底) | 好酒 | 沉 | 甕 | 底 | |
simp. (好酒沉瓮底) | 好酒 | 沉 | 瓮 | 底 | |
Literally: “The best wine is at the bottom of the jug.” |
Pronunciation edit
Proverb edit
好酒沉甕底
- The best is saved for last; It ain't over until the fat lady sings.