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劲草

jìng cǎo

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Definitions

1. tough upright grass
2. (fig.) a staunch character who is loyal despite danger and hardship

Words Containing 劲草

疾风知劲草，烈火见真金

jí fēng zhī jìn cǎo , liè huǒ jiàn zhēn jīn

fig. strength of character is revealed in a crisis

疾风知劲草

jí fēng zhī jìng cǎo

lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds (idiom)

jí fēng jìng cǎo

lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds (idiom)

Child Words of 劲草

stalwart

strength

grass