A2 Proverb Formal

路遥知马力,日久见人心

lù yáo zhī mǎ lì, rì jiǔ jiàn rén xīn

Time reveals a person's heart.

Meaning

A long journey tests a horse's strength; a long time reveals a person's character.

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Cultural Background

This is a standard proverb taught in schools to emphasize integrity.

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Use it as advice

It's a great way to sound wise when a friend is upset.

Meaning

A long journey tests a horse's strength; a long time reveals a person's character.

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Use it as advice

It's a great way to sound wise when a friend is upset.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing part of the proverb.

路遥知马力,日久见_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 人心

The second part of the proverb is '日久见人心'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing part of the proverb. Fill Blank A2

路遥知马力,日久见_____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 人心

The second part of the proverb is '日久见人心'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it's a proverb.

Related Phrases

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日久见人心

specialized form

Time reveals the heart.

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