塞翁失马
塞翁失马塞翁失馬
- lit. the old man lost his horse, but it all turned out for the best (idiom)
- fig. a blessing in disguise
- it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 塞 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 塞翁失马 Every cloud has a silver lining.
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