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吃一堑,长一智

chī yī qiàn, zhǎng yī zhì
A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit.

Eat one trench, grow one wisdom.

This saying means that every mistake or setback is a lesson ...

This saying means that every mistake or setback is a lesson that makes you smarter and more experienced. It encourages people to learn from failures rather than dwell on them.

This proverb reflects the pragmatic Chinese attitude toward hardship—viewing suffering as a necessary teacher in the journey of personal growth.

Someone might say this to a friend who lost money in a bad investment, reassuring them that the experience will make them a sharper investor next time.

This is a motivational saying used after a failure or setback to turn it into a learning experience. It signals that mistakes are not shameful but valuable teachers. The speaker encourages resilience and self-improvement rather than dwelling on regret.

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