烈火见真金 meaning in Chinese
true gold stands the test of fire.; a genuine article can stand any test.; a man of true worth will come out of a severe test unchanged, untouched, intact, etc.; an honest person does not fear the light.; genuine [pure] gold fears no fire.; people of worth show their mettle during trials and tribulations.; pure gold proves its worth in a blazing fire.; truth fears not the flames of slander and injustice
Examples
- Fire is the test of gold ; adversity of friendship
逆境知友谊,烈火见真金。 - Adversity proves man
烈火见真金,逆境出好汉。