Fǔtóu chī záozi; záozi chī mùtou.

斧頭吃鑿子, 鑿子吃木頭。

Lit [An] axe [can] dent a chisel, [and a] chisel [can] dent wood.

Fig There is always one thing which can conquer another.

Note [See also yī wù xiáng yī wù below.]

Topics DIFFICULTY LIMITATIONS STRENGTH