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不是不报,时候未到

bú shì bú bào, shí hòu wèi dào
Justice has not failed; it just hasn't arrived yet.

Not is not retribution, time has not arrived

This means that wrongdoers will eventually face consequences...

This means that wrongdoers will eventually face consequences for their actions, even if it doesn't happen immediately. It expresses faith in cosmic or moral justice that operates on a longer timeline than human impatience.

This saying is deeply influenced by Buddhist and Daoist concepts of karma and cosmic balance. In Chinese society, where direct confrontation is avoided, this belief provides comfort to those who have been wronged.

Someone might say this when a dishonest businessman is still thriving despite cheating others, or when a cruel person seems to be getting away with everything — as a reminder that retribution will come.

This saying serves as both a comfort to the wronged and a warning to the wrongdoer. It signals that Chinese people believe in moral order and patience, and it discourages taking justice into one's own hands.

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