知足常乐

zhīzú-chánglè

satisfied with what one has; contentment brings joy

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 知足常樂
Dictionary entry

satisfied with what one has (idiom)

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知
足
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乐

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人要学会知足常乐。

Rén yào xuéhuì zhīzú-chánglè.

English

People should learn to be content with what they have.

知足常乐是一种智慧。

Zhīzú-chánglè shì yì zhǒng zhìhuì.

English

Contentment is a kind of wisdom.

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知
足
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