Jīng rén bù guì yù; jiāo rén bù guì zhū.

荊人不貴玉; 蛟人不貴珠。

Lit Those who are engaged in [the production of] jade and pearls don't regard them as precious.

Fig Rich people who are born into a comfortable life simply take it for granted.

Note [Rhyme; note: Jīng originally referred to Bian He, who discovered jade at Jing mountain in the kingdom of Chu in Hubei province; jiāo refers to a mythical sea creature.]

Topics Bian He EXPERIENCE Hubei province jiāo rhyme RICH WEALTH