事在人為

si6 zoi6 jan4 wai4

the matter depends on the individual (idiom); it is a matter for your own effort · With effort, one can achieve anything.

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. the matter depends on the individual (idiom); it is a matter for your own effort
  2. With effort, one can achieve anything.

Written Forms

事在人為Traditional · Main Form
事在人为Alternate Form

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