释义 |
否极泰来 | pǐ jí tài lái | When the worst goes to extreme, peace will come. (literal) • When things are at the worst, they will mend. • They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. • The darkest hour is that before the dawn. [同义] 苦尽甘来 Pain past is pleasure. [反义] 兴尽悲来 He who laughs on Friday will weep on Sunday. [源] 白居易·遣怀诗:“乐往必悲生,泰来犹否极。” |