高處不勝寒
See also: 高处不胜寒
Chinese edit
high place; place that is high in elevation | cold; poor; to tremble | |||
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trad. (高處不勝寒) | 高處 | 不勝 | 寒 | |
simp. (高处不胜寒) | 高处 | 不胜 | 寒 | |
Literally: “One can't withstand the cold when in high places.” |
Etymology edit
From "Shuidiao Getou—Mid-Autumn of Bingchen" (《水調歌頭·丙辰中秋》) by Su Shi.
Pronunciation edit
Proverb edit
高處不勝寒