Definition
好事多磨 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'good things go through much grinding.' It expresses the idea that worthwhile achievements, happy outcomes, or successful relationships often require overcoming numerous obstacles and setbacks. You can use it to comfort someone who is struggling toward a goal, implying that the difficulties are a natural part of the process toward something good.
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The road to success is paved with difficultiesgood things are not easily achieved
Examples
- ，好事多磨，。Suīrán chuàngyè guòchéng hěn bú shùnlì, dàn hǎo, xiāngxìn nǐ de nǔlì huì yǒu huíbào.Although the startup process has been very rough, good things come with setbacks — I believe your efforts will pay off.
- ，好事多磨。Tāmen jīnglì le shí nián yìdì liàn cái jiéhūn, zhēnshi hǎo.They only got married after ten years of long-distance relationship — truly, the course of true love never did run smooth.
- ，好事多磨，。Bié huīxīn, hǎo, nǐ lí chénggōng jiù chà zuìhòu yí bù le.Don't lose heart — good things are hard-won. You're only one step away from success.
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