人不可貌相,海水不可斗量
ren buke maoxiang haishui buke douliang
Don't judge a book by its cover
मतलब
One cannot judge a person's character or abilities by their appearance, just as the sea cannot be measured.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'dǒu' (斗) is a historical unit of measure, showing the proverb's ancient roots. Used in HR to promote diversity and fair hiring practices. Emphasizes the importance of 'Ren' (benevolence) which is internal, not external. Appreciates the 'unseen' and the 'natural' state of things.
Focus on the rhythm
The proverb has a beautiful 5-5 rhythm. Practice saying it in two distinct halves.
मतलब
One cannot judge a person's character or abilities by their appearance, just as the sea cannot be measured.
Focus on the rhythm
The proverb has a beautiful 5-5 rhythm. Practice saying it in two distinct halves.
खुद को परखो
Complete the idiom.
人不可貌相，海水不可____。
The idiom specifically uses '斗量' to complete the metaphor.
🎉 स्कोर: /1
अभ्यास बैंक
1 अभ्यास人不可貌相，海水不可____。
The idiom specifically uses '斗量' to complete the metaphor.
🎉 स्कोर: /1
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
1 सवालYes, but use it carefully. It's better for speeches or advice than daily emails.
संबंधित मुहावरे
以貌取人
contrastTo judge by appearance
