| 释义 |
吃一堑，长一智 | chī yí qiàn, zhǎng yí zhì | Once fallen into a pit, there is a gain in wisdom. (literal) • A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. • A stumble may prevent a fall. • Once bitten, twice shy. • Experience must be bought. • Experience is the mother of wisdom. [同义] 人老精，鬼老灵 Old birds are not caught with chaff. |