This asserts that all actions, good or bad, will eventually be met with corresponding consequences. It's a moral warning that no one escapes justice.
Influenced by Buddhist karma and folk religion, this saying is used to reassure the righteous and warn the wicked. It's a common theme in Chinese opera and storytelling.
It provides moral order in a world where immediate justice isn't always visible. It encourages ethical behavior and gives hope to victims of injustice.
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