不怕不識貨,只怕貨比貨

bat1 paa3 bat1 sik1 fo3, zi2 paa3 fo3 bei2 fo3

lit. don't worry about not knowing goods, but about comparing them (proverb) · fig. goods' (or person's) true value can only be determined through comparison

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. don't worry about not knowing goods, but about comparing them (proverb)
  2. fig. goods' (or person's) true value can only be determined through comparison

Written Forms

不怕不識貨,只怕貨比貨Traditional · Main Form
不怕不识货,只怕货比货Alternate Form

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