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常在河边站,哪有不湿鞋

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If you stand by the river long enough, your shoes will get wet.

Often standing by the river, how can shoes not get wet?

If you repeatedly expose yourself to temptation or risky sit...

If you repeatedly expose yourself to temptation or risky situations, you will eventually get into trouble. It warns against flirting with danger or corruption.

This saying is often used in the context of corruption, gambling, or unethical behavior, implying that repeated exposure leads to inevitable downfall.

Someone might say this when a friend keeps gambling 'just for fun' or when a colleague takes small bribes, warning that they will eventually get caught.

Chinese proverbs often use vivid, everyday imagery to convey moral warnings. This saying functions as a cautionary tale, reminding people that self-control and distance from vice are necessary for a clean record.

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